Results 1-20 of 79 for climate change speaker:Alistair Darling

Written Ministerial Statements — Treasury: ECOFIN (20 October 2009) (28 Oct 2009)

Alistair Darling: ...following items were discussed: Preparation for the G20 finance ministers' meeting Ministers received an update on process going forward to St. Andrews. The Council agreed a terms of reference on climate finance, exit strategies and the framework for strong, sustainable and balanced growth which the Swedish presidency will take forward to the G20 meeting as the European contribution....

Written Ministerial Statements — Treasury: Ecofin (20 Oct 2009)

Alistair Darling: ...at this stage it is important to design such exit strategies, the priority is to ensure that the recovery is fully secured through full implementation of fiscal support measures. b) Financing of climate change Ministers will discuss and adopt conclusions on financing aspects of climate change in order to inform Heads at European Council. The UK is committed to making progress in advance of...

Written Ministerial Statements — Treasury: ECOFIN (1-2 October 2009) (15 Oct 2009)

Alistair Darling: ...round of views on the Commission's draft legislation proposals for reform of financial supervision and regulation in the EU. The Informal Council then considered the issues around the financing of climate change in preparation for the United Nations framework convention on climate change (UNFCCC) in Copenhagen in December. The October ECOFIN and European Council will consider this issue...

Written Ministerial Statements — Treasury: Ecofin (9 Sep 2009)

Alistair Darling: ...on preparing a European position ahead of the meeting of G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors held on 4 and 5 September in London, including on IMF issues, executive remuneration and climate change financing. Ministers agreed to increase European resources available to the IMF, building on commitments made in the European Council conclusions in June. They also agreed that the...

Written Ministerial Statements — Treasury: Ecofin (16 Jul 2009)

Alistair Darling: ...reached by leaders at the European Council, and in particular that any new powers granted to existing or proposed bodies would not impinge in any way on member states' fiscal responsibilities. b) Climate change financing—Ministers also took note of conclusions agreed by heads at the June European Council on the financing of climate change. The presidency expects an agreement to be...

Oral Answers to Questions — Treasury: Topical Questions (14 Jul 2009) has video

Alistair Darling: ...significantly to increase the amount of money that we are spending to improve environmental and energy efficiency. He will no doubt also be aware that the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change will publish a White Paper tomorrow, which contains significant proposals that will go a long way to ensuring that we meet our obligations. We have already done more than most other...

Written Ministerial Statements — Treasury: ECOFIN (7 July) (3 Jul 2009)

Alistair Darling: ...among other safeguards, commitment in both sets of conclusions that any new powers granted to existing or proposed bodies would not impinge in any way on member states' fiscal responsibilities. b) Climate change financing Heads at the June European Council agreed conclusions on the financing of climate change. The presidency will outline its strategy for member states to reach agreement on...

Written Ministerial Statements — Treasury: Ecofin (18 Jun 2009)

Alistair Darling: .... The Government believe that continued communication between member states is key to ensuring a co-ordinated response to the crisis. b) International accounting standards The Council held an exchange of views with representatives from the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) regarding international standards used for the valuation of financial instruments. Ministers reiterated...

Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Ways and Means — Financial Statement (22 Apr 2009)

Alistair Darling: ...2¾ per cent. Inflation is expected to continue coming down sharply, reaching 1 per cent by the end of this year. I am writing to the Governor of the Bank of England, in the usual way, to confirm that the inflation target remains unchanged at 2 per cent. Retail prices index inflation is forecast to remain negative, falling to minus 3 per cent. by September, before moving back to zero...

Royal Assent: G20 Summit (2 Apr 2009) has video

Alistair Darling: ...this is an opportunity. I cannot remember which Opposition Member raised the point, but we have done a great deal over the last few years to increase the amount of money we spend in order to tackle climate change and protect our environment. We have introduced legislation—I think we are the only country so far legally to bind itself to meet demanding targets—providing another...

Royal Assent: G20 Summit (2 Apr 2009) has video

Alistair Darling: ...for countries not just to sign up to such goals, but to do what is necessary. I very much hope that Copenhagen is a success, but as the hon. Lady will know, while most Governments accept that climate change is a reality and that we need to do something about it, that view is not universally held. Moreover, some countries which acknowledge that climate change is a problem are not willing to...

Written Ministerial Statements — Treasury: ECOFIN (10 March) (17 Mar 2009)

Alistair Darling: ...on country-specific integrated recommendations to be made to individual member states within the framework of the European economic recovery plan. The UK believes that in the current economic climate the implementation of the Lisbon strategy, including these recommendations, should be a priority for member states. d)Reduced VAT rates Ministers discussed reduced rates of VAT and reached...

Written Ministerial Statements — Treasury: EU Financial Affairs Council (10 Mar 2009)

Alistair Darling: ...on reduced rates of VAT. The Government will look carefully at the presidency's draft compromise proposal and continue discussions with other member states at ECOFIN. e) International financing of climate change After discussion by Finance Ministers in January, the Council will agree a set of conclusions representing a joint EU position on the financing of climate change. General budget of...

Debate on the Address: Economy, Pensions and Welfare (15 Dec 2008) has video

Alistair Darling: ...the means to enable us to do that. I do not think that a future Conservative Government could provide such a commitment. Next year, we will, of course, continue to work with other countries to tackle climate change, as the Prime Minister made clear earlier, and we welcome the agreement reached by the European Union leaders last week. The Climate Change Act 2008, which imposes a legally...

Oral Answers to Questions — Work and Pensions: Pre-Budget Report (24 Nov 2008) has video

Alistair Darling: ...to help business save tax. First, I have decided to defer the increase in the small companies rate of corporation tax that firms pay on their profits. That will provide a boost to small companies, leaving their tax rate in 2009 unchanged. Secondly, I want to support viable small companies that are finding it harder to make a profit at the moment. We already have a system of tax repayments,...

Orders of the Day: Banking Bill (14 Oct 2008) has video

Alistair Darling: ...the chances are that it will not be the only claim by the only institution. To have funds available already would clearly be sensible. However, for us to attempt to pre-fund the FSCS in the current climate would exacerbate an already difficult situation. I made that clear in connection with what we did with Bradford & Bingley, and I hope that the House will support me on that. There is...

Written Ministerial Statements — Treasury: Ecofin (10 Jun 2008)

Alistair Darling: ...forecasts which confirmed that the deficit to GDP ratio for these member states would fall below the 3 per cent. reference value and remain below it in future years. EMU@10 The Council held an exchange of views on the basis of the recent Commission communication marking the tenth anniversary of European monetary union. The communication reflects on the success of the single currency over...

Written Ministerial Statements — Treasury: Competitiveness (Northern Ireland) (30 Apr 2008)

Alistair Darling: ...are: the Northern Ireland Executive's Programme for Government and the UK Government's May 2007 economic and financial package provide an excellent base for securing long-term transformational change in Northern Ireland; the UK Government has a vital role to play in maintaining macroeconomic stability in a difficult world economic climate and maintaining the current competitive tax system;...

Oral Answers to Questions — Treasury: Energy Prices (24 Apr 2008) has video

Alistair Darling: ...to resolve. I agree with my hon. Friend, however, that conserving energy and getting more renewable energy must be two of the centrepieces of any energy strategy if we are serious about tackling climate change and reducing bills for consumers, whether they are businesses or individuals.

Orders of the Day — Ways and Means: Financial Statement (12 Mar 2008)

Alistair Darling: ...Whilst other countries have suffered recessions, the British economy has now been growing continuously for over a decade—the longest period of sustained growth in our history. Because of the changes we made to entrench stability and increase the flexibility and resilience of our economy, I am able to report that the British economy will continue to grow throughout this year and...