Results 1-16 of 16 for climate change speaker:Chris Mullin

Written Answers — Energy and Climate Change: Energy: Prices (13 Jul 2009)

Chris Mullin: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change whether he plans to require energy companies to equalise their prepayment tariffs with those charged to quarterly customers; and if he will make a statement.

Opposition Day — [2nd Allotted Day]: Heathrow (Third Runway) (28 Jan 2009) has video

Chris Mullin: ...(Mr. Hurd) said, the expansion drives a coach and horses through the Government's emissions policy, and that it is a mistake. I welcome the decision by the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change to resist the demand for mixed mode, but giving the go-ahead for a new runway is a surrender to one of the mightiest lobbies in the UK, which has plans, if it is unconstrained, for...

Opposition Day — [2nd Allotted Day]: Heathrow (Third Runway) (28 Jan 2009) has video

Chris Mullin: ...and the Regions, and I had some responsibility for aviation. I learned that the aviation lobby wants more of everything—terminals, runways, you name it. When we were elected in 1997, the only change that it made to its demands was to insert the word "sustainable" in the opening paragraph. All the same demands appeared underneath. The decision to go ahead with a third runway marks the...

Business of the House (20 Mar 2008) has video

Chris Mullin: ...solely on Tibet, may we have a wider debate on UK relations with China, which would of course cover Tibet, but also how we might engage constructively with the Chinese on a range of issues from climate change to their activities in Africa and their support for the Burmese regime?

Orders of the Day: Home Affairs and Justice (7 Nov 2007)

Chris Mullin: ...me, I want to touch on one or two of the Bills in the Queen's Speech that are not within their remit. There are many things in the Queen's Speech that my constituents will welcome, including the Climate Change Bill and the energy Bill. At long last, we are getting serious about the environment, although there is still a long way to go. I note that many of the most respected experts suggest...

Foreign Affairs and Defence (18 May 2005)

Chris Mullin: ...Speech the references to the forthcoming G8 summit over which we will preside and where I expect us to play an important part. I am glad that the Prime Minister has decided that Africa and global climate change are the two main issues that we shall seek to push up the agenda. Getting Africa into the councils of the G8 and, indeed, those of the European Union has been significantly helped...

BBC Monitoring (23 Mar 2004)

Mr Chris Mullin: ..., Baku and Nairobi, in addition, of course, to Caversham Park, near Reading. In co-operation with its American counterpart, it can provide global coverage of events. BBC Monitoring has adapted to changing geographical priorities and huge changes in the information environment flowing from recent technological developments. It now has access to video footage and websites and distributes...

Zimbabwe (18 Nov 2003)

Mr Chris Mullin: ...use international food aid for political advantage, as is the WFP. My hon. Friend the Member for Northampton, North observed that the food distribution system in Zimbabwe had integrity, difficult though the climate is, and I take note of that. The Zimbabwean economy is in a desperate state. The statistics speak for themselves: it is now not only the worst performing in Africa, but the...

Zimbabwe (22 Oct 2003)

Mr Chris Mullin: ...in the short time available, except to say that the events that she describes are wholly unacceptable, and to pay tribute to the many brave Zimbabwean journalists and others who work daily in a climate of fear and intimidation and who are continually at risk of arbitrary arrest. It is not without irony that a newspaper in the 1960s called the African Daily News was banned by Ian Smith's...

Oral Answers to Questions — Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Climate Change (Air Travel) (19 Dec 2002)

Mr Chris Mullin: What estimate she has made of the environmental impact of the projected expansion of air travel with special reference to climate change; and if she will make a statement.

Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Engagements (4 Jul 2001)

Mr Chris Mullin: ...European Union, British interests would be better served by telling the Americans the truth, which is that it will not work, that there are no takers and that the real threats to our security are climate change, the AIDS pandemic and impoverishment caused by the grossly unfair workings of the global market?

Aviation Policy (23 Jan 2001)

Mr Chris Mullin: ...just last week, but for many years--for better noise and emissions standards. Reducing environmental impacts at source is the most effective way to reduce their impact on people and on the global climate. More recently, we have also been in the lead in arguing at the ICAO for economic incentives for aviation to reduce its impact on climate change. My hon. Friend referred to the recent...

Flooding (Portsmouth) (7 Nov 2000)

Mr Chris Mullin: ...will increase from 85 per cent. to 100 per cent. Valid claims will be settled within 15 workings days and claims for advance payment can be made. Research work at the Hadley centre and the United Kingdom climate impacts programme will be enhanced and speeded up to improve our prediction and assessment of the effects of climatic change. I understand that Portsmouth city council has already...

Opposition Day: Combined Heat and Power (20 Jun 2000)

Mr Chris Mullin: ...energy costs for industry, business, the public sector and domestic users and significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions. It has a vital part to play in helping the United Kingdom to meet its climate change commitments. That is why the Government are committed to promoting the widest use of CHP wherever possible. Only yesterday—although by now it must have been the day before...

Orders of the Day — Warm Homes and Energy Conservation Bill (10 Mar 2000)

Mr Chris Mullin: ...to 2002, and extending it for the first time to gas consumers as well. After 2002, there are provisions in the Utilities Bill for the Government to take over responsibility for setting standards, as part of the climate change programme, with continuing emphasis on help to pensioners and low-income consumers. All those measures represent part of a significant package that should have a...

Bill Presented: Criminal Justice (Terrorism and Conspiracy) Bill (2 Sep 1998)

Mr Chris Mullin: That is an important point. We have to bear in mind the climate in which the powers will be exercised. Interviews with terrorist suspects are not yet audio-recorded, solicitors are routinely excluded from interviews, the courts operate without juries and the judiciary is peculiarly close to the security forces. Moreover, the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, which is designed to...