Energy and Climate Change

House of Commons debates, 5 November 2009, 10:30 am

The Secretary of State was asked—

  • Carbon Mitigation (Developing Countries) (16 speeches)
    What steps he is taking to reach an international agreement on climate change, with particular reference to helping developing countries introduce carbon mitigation measures.
  • Power Cuts (15 speeches, 3 annotations)
    What assessment he has made of the level of risk of power cuts over the next 10 years resulting from shortages in electricity-generating capacity.
  • Economic Situation (10 speeches)
    What assessment he has made of the effect of the current economic situation on prospects for an international agreement on climate change; and if he will make a statement.
  • International Co-operation (13 speeches)
    What recent discussions he has had with his international counterparts on reaching an international agreement on climate change; and if he will make a statement.
  • Maldives (4 speeches)
    When he last discussed with the Government of the Maldives the contribution of the UK towards reducing the risks to that country arising from climate change.
  • Energy Pricing (12 speeches)
    What steps he plans to take to prevent energy companies overcharging their customers; and if he will make a statement.
  • Copenhagen Summit (7 speeches)
    What steps he is taking to promote public awareness of the Copenhagen climate change summit; and if he will make a statement.
  • Marine Energy (4 speeches)
    How much the Government spent on marine energy projects in each of the last three years.
  • Energy Pricing (7 speeches)
    What recent discussions he has had with the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets on the simplification of energy tariffs.
  • Nuclear Waste (4 speeches)
    What the Government's latest estimate is of the costs of disposal of the UK's current nuclear waste.
  • Low Carbon Transition Plan (4 speeches)
    What recent representations he has received on the Government's low carbon transition plan; and if he will make a statement.
  • Topical Questions (36 speeches)
    If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.