Results 1-19 of 19 for climate change speaker:Michael Fabricant

Energy and Climate Change: Copenhagen Conference (4 Jun 2009) has video

Michael Fabricant: ...the House, is the increased use of electric cars. The first law of thermodynamics says that one cannot create energy, so what sort of cost-benefit or overall analysis has she done on the effects on climate change of having to produce the extra electricity generation capacity to power all those electric cars, which we hope we will have—they will certainly help asthma sufferers in the...

Written Answers — Energy and Climate Change: Environment Protection: European Parliament Members (26 Nov 2008)

Michael Fabricant: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change what discussions he has had with the European Commission on the environmental effects of travel by MEPs and officials from Brussels to Strasbourg for plenary sessions of the European Parliament; and if he will make a statement.

[Mr. Eric Martlew in the Chair] — Canals (11 Dec 2007)

Michael Fabricant: ...8212;hopefully temporarily—from 8 ft 3 in to 7 ft 2 in, resulting in its barges being forced to carry less tonnage. That is at a time when DEFRA is supposed to be leading the charge to tackle climate change and reduce emissions—something that waterborne freight achieves. A freedom of information answer requested by the Inland Waterways Association last week produced a list from...

[Mr. Eric Martlew in the Chair] — Canals (11 Dec 2007)

Michael Fabricant: ...the hon. Gentleman made—finally saw that the volunteers needed serious backing. Partnerships were then constructed which were able to drive the schemes forward. It seems that in the current climate, much more is expected of the volunteers. What is needed is local council willingness to adopt restoration schemes and push them forward, instead of just cheering on the dedicated...

Budget Resolutions and Economic Situation (22 Apr 2002)

Mr Michael Fabricant: ...issue in too much detail. My hon. Friend the Member for Maldon and East Chelmsford (Mr. Whittingdale) talked about the issues that were not addressed in the Chancellor's speech, for example, the climate change levy. He said that nothing had been done to cut red tape, which costs firms between £12 billion and £15 billion each year. As a debutee—if not a debutante—of...

Opposition Day: Manufacturing Industry (24 Jan 2001)

Mr Michael Fabricant: In what way is the levy revenue neutral to companies such as Sony, which have already made the investment? They will have to pay the climate change levy, but will be unable to get back any of the investment that they have already made.

Opposition Day: Manufacturing Industry (24 Jan 2001)

Mr Michael Fabricant: ...morning's edition of The Sun. He sometimes quotes from that newspaper, but it is interesting that he decided not to quote from today's front page. The Secretary of State made the point that the climate change levy is peanuts. He may think so, but that is not what the industry says. Car manufacturing in the United Kingdom is at a crucial point in its history. I have been in the Chamber for...

Opposition Day: Manufacturing Industry (24 Jan 2001)

Mr Michael Fabricant: ...is disappointing. It says that that is partly due to a lot of plant restructuring programmes. It continues: In the short-term, things are not looking good. That is primarily because of the climate change levy, about which I spoke a little earlier. Martin Temple of the Engineering Employers Federation said: We have never opposed the need for action on climate change, but believe the Levy...

Opposition Day: Manufacturing Industry (24 Jan 2001)

Mr Michael Fabricant: .... Friend talks of the weakness of the DTI. A few moments ago, he talked of the weakness of the car industry. Does he agree with the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, which says that the Climate Change Levy will result in substantial increases in production costs for the UK motor industry and adds: In a globally competitive market it is not possible to pass on these cost...

Oral Answers to Questions — Trade and Industry: Manufacturing Industry (West Midlands) (30 Nov 2000)

Mr Michael Fabricant: Is the Minister aware of the CBI's view that the climate change levy favours only organisations that are going to make a change, rather than those that have already invested in change, which include Sony in south Wales—[HON. MEMBERS: "West midlands"]—and many organisations in my constituency and in that of the hon. Member for Birmingham, Selly Oak (Dr. Jones). I am a west midlands...

Orders of the Day — Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Bill [Lords] (5 May 1998)

Mr Michael Fabricant: ..., but if its objective is to protect small firms from the strictures of larger firms, it will not achieve it—other than, as my hon. Friend the Member for Croydon, South (Mr. Ottaway) said, by changing the climate of opinion. Before I entered the House of Commons, I ran a company in what might be called nowadays a sunrise industry. It manufactured electronic equipment for...

Orders of the Day — Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Bill [Lords] (5 May 1998)

Mr Michael Fabricant: ...Bill to impose interest charges if payments are not made on time." When the Bill is enacted—which, sadly, given the Government's parliamentary majority, it surely will be—nothing will change except, perhaps, the climate of opinion. I give the Minister the benefit of the doubt, as a change in the climate of opinion would be no bad thing in the longer term, and I give the Bill...

Opposition Day: Water Metering (9 Jul 1996)

Mr Michael Fabricant: ...metering is not the Government's policy. Has new Labour addressed the problems of water wastage in the home? No, it has put forward no new ideas in the debate. Has new Labour acknowledged the impact of a changing climate, with increasing droughts? No, it does not have a commitment to the future. Has new Labour, through its Front-Bench spokesman, the hon. Member for Holborn and St....

Orders of the Day — Water Supplies (8 May 1996)

Mr Michael Fabricant: ...Environment. The Secretary of State asked him whether he would invest in a nationalised water authority, but he had no answer. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Lincoln (Sir K. Carlisle) on referring to climatic changes which have affected the availability of water in the United Kingdom. The hon. Member for Bradford, South pointed to the need for a national water grid, and I...

Home Energy Conservation Bill: Interpretation (17 Mar 1995)

Mr Michael Fabricant: ...their homes not only to conserve energy and reduce world pollution but to save money for themselves. The Bill is a double-edged sword which works for the benefit of all. If we are undergoing climatic change, we should all be aware of the measures that we can take to conserve energy. I have worked extensively in northern Europe in countries such as Iceland. I worked with Icelandic radio,...

Orders of the Day — Disability Discrimination Bill (24 Jan 1995)

Mr Michael Fabricant: ...that is why I welcome clause 7. Sadly, ensuring that disabled people are not denied opportunities open to others cannot happen overnight. As hon. Members on both sides of the House have said, a change of attitude is necessary. It will come about, not through the passing of politically correct measures that impose impossible burdens on business, but by creating a climate of persuasion,...

UK Exporters (23 Jun 1994)

Mr Michael Fabricant: ...alluded to that earlier today. Even if a contract could be secured, German firms enjoyed advantageous terms from HERMES, while our own ECGD provided inadequate cover for British exporters. That has changed. Since the last Budget, the President of the Board of Trade has ensured that British firms can compete on an equal footing with France, Germany and Japan. The DTI campaign to help...

Civil Rights (Disabled Persons) Bill (29 Apr 1994)

Mr Michael Fabricant: ...because he is disabled but because he is a good researcher. I am not a great believer in conversions on the road to Damascus, but to a large degree I am converted in this instance because of the changes that have been made in Committee. It is worth emphasising what the Bill is now certainly not. First, it is not a Bill that is advocating positive discrimination. It is simply a Bill that...

Orders of the Day — Social Security (Contributions) Bill (16 Dec 1993)

Mr Michael Fabricant: ...class 4 contributions and, secondly, reductions in contributions payed by employers. The overall effect of the legislation is to simplify the administration of the fund and to make significant changes to the way in which it operates. The most contentious aspect of the Bill is the increase in national insurance contributions, and I shall deal with that first as it has clearly not been...