I agree that our signals through the VED rates are for those designing and putting new cars on the market, as well as for purchasers. We want to see more accessible vehicles in lower-emission bands. That is why these signals have been sent through the tax system.

I agree that our signals through the VED rates are for those designing and putting new cars on the market, as well as for purchasers. We want to see more accessible vehicles in lower-emission bands. That is why these signals have been sent through the tax system.

We have had an interesting debate about vehicle excise duty rates. Various Members on both sides of the Committee have made important points and observations about the general approach. The amendment calls for an estimate of the carbon savings that result from the changes to VED contained in the clause,...

We have had an interesting debate about vehicle excise duty rates. Various Members on both sides of the Committee have made important points and observations about the general approach. The amendment calls for an estimate of the carbon savings that result from the changes to VED contained in the clause,...

The hon. Gentleman makes an important point, and we could spend a long time talking about it. Some worries are emerging about the effects of biofuels on CO2 emissions, and work is being done to determine biofuels' whole-life emissions levels. We have to look very carefully to see whether there...

The hon. Gentleman makes an important point, and we could spend a long time talking about it. Some worries are emerging about the effects of biofuels on CO2 emissions, and work is being done to determine biofuels' whole-life emissions levels. We have to look very carefully to see whether there...

My hon. Friend makes his point in his own way, but the important thing is to strengthen the signals being given to people with higher-emission cars. We have announced what VED rates will be three years into the future: the higher a car's emissions, the more likely it is that...

My hon. Friend makes his point in his own way, but the important thing is to strengthen the signals being given to people with higher-emission cars. We have announced what VED rates will be three years into the future: the higher a car's emissions, the more likely it is that...

Thank you, Mrs. Heal. I want to emphasise the Government's reasons for opposing amendment No. 6. We do not believe that it is appropriate to use the independent committee on climate change to audit the Government. As we move forward, it is important that we follow the King report's recommendation...

Thank you, Mrs. Heal. I want to emphasise the Government's reasons for opposing amendment No. 6. We do not believe that it is appropriate to use the independent committee on climate change to audit the Government. As we move forward, it is important that we follow the King report's recommendation...

We always try to be reasonable and consider how these matters can sensibly be policed. I know what the hon. Gentleman means, but what looks simple from his constituency might not look simple at the DVLA, which would have to issue all the licences. I hope that Opposition Members will...

We always try to be reasonable and consider how these matters can sensibly be policed. I know what the hon. Gentleman means, but what looks simple from his constituency might not look simple at the DVLA, which would have to issue all the licences. I hope that Opposition Members will...

We have had an important, if short, debate about something that has an impact, especially in rural areas. We heard some arguments in support of the exemption proposed, with perfectly reasonable intent, by the hon. Member for Dundee, East (Stewart Hosie) through amendments Nos. 9 and 10. However, we also...

We have had an important, if short, debate about something that has an impact, especially in rural areas. We heard some arguments in support of the exemption proposed, with perfectly reasonable intent, by the hon. Member for Dundee, East (Stewart Hosie) through amendments Nos. 9 and 10. However, we also...

Yes, that is my understanding. Clearly, the delay was caused by checking how common parts and other issues could be dealt with to maintain a definition of zero carbon that was robust enough to qualify for the relief. Again, that was done to ensure that silly mistakes are not made...

Yes, that is my understanding. Clearly, the delay was caused by checking how common parts and other issues could be dealt with to maintain a definition of zero carbon that was robust enough to qualify for the relief. Again, that was done to ensure that silly mistakes are not made...

We have had an interesting debate. I have been struck by the good will on both sides of the Committee towards making progress to achieve the desired outcome—the existence of zero-carbon homes, whatever the definition—and to ensuring, by 2016, that all new house building is zero-carbon. That is very positive....

We have had an interesting debate. I have been struck by the good will on both sides of the Committee towards making progress to achieve the desired outcome—the existence of zero-carbon homes, whatever the definition—and to ensuring, by 2016, that all new house building is zero-carbon. That is very positive....

No. The stamp duty land tax relief applies to the first sale of a house. The emissions-related benefits of that house are then thought to be important enough in themselves to be worth having; I hope that all Members in the Committee agree. The stamp duty land tax exemption is...

No. The stamp duty land tax relief applies to the first sale of a house. The emissions-related benefits of that house are then thought to be important enough in themselves to be worth having; I hope that all Members in the Committee agree. The stamp duty land tax exemption is...

I hope that I can cast some light on what is a complex problem, as I have discovered recently. I have to thank the hon. Member for South-West Hertfordshire (Mr. Gauke) for bringing it to my attention and causing me to look back at what has been going on during...

I hope that I can cast some light on what is a complex problem, as I have discovered recently. I have to thank the hon. Member for South-West Hertfordshire (Mr. Gauke) for bringing it to my attention and causing me to look back at what has been going on during...

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, what assessment he has made of the incidence of surface and groundwater pollution caused by (a) motorway and highways run-off and (b) agricultural actitivies; and if he will quantify the damage caused by both. - Inc figs and inc ref to...

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, what assessment he has made of the incidence of surface and groundwater pollution caused by (a) motorway and highways run-off and (b) agricultural actitivies; and if he will quantify the damage caused by both. - Inc figs and inc ref to...

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what is the estimated cost up to 2002 of complying with water quality standards (a) which are required by United Kingdom and EU statutes and (b) which are outlined as desirable in the Environment Agency's paper, A...

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what is the estimated cost up to 2002 of complying with water quality standards (a) which are required by United Kingdom and EU statutes and (b) which are outlined as desirable in the Environment Agency's paper, A...

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment Transport and the Regions what estimate he has made of the annual cost of protecting sites of special scientific interest at risk from water abstraction, water pollution and groundwater contamination. - Includes ref to 'A Price Worth Paying' and Director General...

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment Transport and the Regions what estimate he has made of the annual cost of protecting sites of special scientific interest at risk from water abstraction, water pollution and groundwater contamination. - Includes ref to 'A Price Worth Paying' and Director General...

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what assessment he has made of the effect of tributyle tin from the hulls of ships on the marine environment in the Irish Sea. - Inc ref to report in Department's library.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what assessment he has made of the effect of tributyle tin from the hulls of ships on the marine environment in the Irish Sea. - Inc ref to report in Department's library.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what assessment he has made of the effect of polychlorinated biphenyls on the marine environment in the Irish Sea.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what assessment he has made of the effect of polychlorinated biphenyls on the marine environment in the Irish Sea.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what were the annual emissions of radioactive liquid discharges from Sellafield of (a) tritium, (b) carbon 14, (c) zinc-65, (d) strontium 89, (e) strontium 90, (f) technetium 99, (g) iodine 129, (h) europium 152, (i) europium 154,...

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what were the annual emissions of radioactive liquid discharges from Sellafield of (a) tritium, (b) carbon 14, (c) zinc-65, (d) strontium 89, (e) strontium 90, (f) technetium 99, (g) iodine 129, (h) europium 152, (i) europium 154,...

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what estimate he has made of the quantities of (a) synthetic chemicals, (b) mercury, (c) cadmuim, (d) lead, (e) zinc, (f) nickel and (g) arsenic released into the Irish Sea from establishments in the United Kingdom in...

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what estimate he has made of the quantities of (a) synthetic chemicals, (b) mercury, (c) cadmuim, (d) lead, (e) zinc, (f) nickel and (g) arsenic released into the Irish Sea from establishments in the United Kingdom in...

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, if he will list the releases of (a) synthetic chemicals, (b) mercury, (c) cadmium, (d) lead, (e) zinc, (f) nickel and (g) arsenic into the marine environment by each EU country in each of the last 10...

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, if he will list the releases of (a) synthetic chemicals, (b) mercury, (c) cadmium, (d) lead, (e) zinc, (f) nickel and (g) arsenic into the marine environment by each EU country in each of the last 10...

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what assessment his Department has made of the water quality in the rivers Drone and Rother.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what assessment his Department has made of the water quality in the rivers Drone and Rother.