Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by David TC Davies (Conservative). It was answered on Thursday, 19 November 2015 on behalf of the Department of Energy and Climate Change.
EU Renewable Energy Target
- Question
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Given that the increase in global temperatures over the past two centuries has been minute, that the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change itself has said that most of it is perfectly natural, and that there has been no increase in global temperatures for 16 years, is it not time to simply reject these renewables targets and concentrate on our manufacturing industries and bringing down prices?
- Answer
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I always enjoy hearing from my hon. Friend, but I must say that I do not share his views. I believe that there is a settled view that is supported by science, and it is right that we take action, but I hope that this Government can demonstrate that we can do so while growing the economy. That is the evidence that we are showing people internationally, and that is why we are providing such strong leadership.
Secondary information
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- Oral question
- Reference
- 602 c802
- Session
- 2015-16
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- Supplementary
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- House of Commons chamber
- Subjects
- Standards Renewable energy
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