Results 1-20 of 64 for climate change speaker:Jack Straw

Written Ministerial Statements — Justice: Legal Aid (13 Oct 2009)

Jack Straw: It is 10 years since the Legal Services Commission (LSC) was established under the Access to Justice Act 1999. In that time there has been considerable change in the way that legal aid has been delivered, with a strong focus on ensuring that the people who need help most—the vulnerable in our society—have access to justice. Legal aid expenditure amounts to £2.1 billion a...

Olympics: Sonnex Case (8 Jun 2009) has video

Jack Straw: ...fact that, at the moment, those on training to do probation work are not necessarily matched to jobs. My right hon. Friend the Member for Delyn (Mr. Hanson) is about to issue a new consultation on changing the training of probation officers, and I commend that to the House. Part of that will involve ensuring that there is a direct match between the places available for training and the...

Oral Answers to Questions — Defence: Political Parties (Funding and Expenditure) (16 Jun 2008) has video

Jack Straw: ...subsequently said is completely different—both in spirit and in recommendation—from what was said in the Committee's reports. He is one of the flat-earthers—he voted against the Climate Change Bill on the basis that it was bad science.

Oral Answers to Questions — Work and Pensions: Prisons (Industrial Relations) (7 Jan 2008) has video

Jack Straw: ...discussion and a framework for future agreement. I very much hope that the POA will continue to engage with that. However, Mr. Sweeney also recognises that, given the current industrial relations climate, in which public safety cannot be guaranteed in the event of industrial action, the Government will need to consider what mechanisms must be put in place should an agreement not be...

Oral Answers to Questions — Work and Pensions: Prisons (Industrial Relations) (7 Jan 2008) has video

Jack Straw: ...JIRPA, and to make the arbitration more acceptable. Along with work force modernisation, for which more money is available from April next year, these and other improvements should lead to a major change in the industrial relations climate within the service, which is my commitment. As I said, I would much prefer us to achieve a situation—I think that this is possible—where...

Business of the House (28 Jun 2007)

Jack Straw: ...to what my right hon. Friend, now the Prime Minister, has been saying. Across the country, in 11 separate hustings—partisan hustings—my right hon. Friend spoke a great deal about climate change. Moreover, in the Treasury it was my right hon. Friend who gave much support, and indeed much leadership, to the Government's efforts until now, when we have a world position on climate...

Written Answers — Leader of the House: Parliamentary Scrutiny: Legislative Drafting (24 May 2007)

Jack Straw: ...People (Wales) Company Law Reform Corporate Manslaughter Natural Environment and Rural Communities 2005-06 Terrorism Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Coroners Legal Services 2006-07 (to date) Climate Change Human Tissue and Embryos Local Transport Regulatory Enforcement and Sanction

Business of the House (3 May 2007)

Jack Straw: ... 7 May will be: Monday 7 May—The House will not be sitting because of the bank holiday. Tuesday 8 May—Opposition day [10th allotted day]. There will be a debate entitled "Action on Climate Change Begins at Home", followed by a debate entitled "Mental Health Services". Both debates arise on a motion in the name of the Liberal Democrats. Wednesday 9 May—Remaining stages...

Business of the House (15 Mar 2007)

Jack Straw: ...five years and we are grateful to him. I do not recall hearing similar complaints when Lord Nolan and Patrick Neill moved over to make way for their successors. As for the environment and the draft Climate Change Bill, I had wondered what the Conservatives would say about that terrific Bill. The answer is that they are saying virtually nothing, but are taking an awfully long time to say it.

Business of the House (15 Mar 2007)

Jack Straw: That is a good idea, which we will bear in mind. We are also ensuring that the draft Climate Change Bill will be examined by an appropriate Committee of the House, with a debate afterwards.

Business of the House (1 Mar 2007)

Jack Straw: ...course, the Prime Minister, even if he cannot be tempted into that debate, will be making a statement straight after the European Council. One of the central issues there will be whether we act on climate change through co-operation in Europe, which is fundamental to our approach, or whether we take the approach of the Conservative party, which is to act unilaterally and to eschew any...

Business of the House (18 Jan 2007)

Jack Straw: First, I do not think that any of us should have a casual approach to racism. We have managed to change the climate of opinion in this country by being tough on, and unequivocal about, racism both in public and in private. It is important that we maintain that approach. On the specific point that my right hon. Friend raises, I understand that Ofcom has the power to open investigations while...

Business of the House (30 Nov 2006)

Jack Straw: ...in the country. It not only gives a lot of pleasure to its 1.3 million—I think—members, but plays a major role in preserving the environment and providing indicators of future trends in climate change.

Business of the House (16 Nov 2006)

Jack Straw: .... He has been very forthcoming in making statements to the House. He made one just before prorogation and he will be here for the debate on Monday next. The debate may be dominated by concern about climate change, but that will not be the exclusive cover of the debate, and there is every reason why, if the hon. Gentleman feels strongly, as he does on this issue, he should question my right...

Written Ministerial Statements — Leader of the House: Government's Legislative Programme 2006-07 (16 Nov 2006)

Jack Straw: ...intend to bring forward. Details of each of these Bills are available from the Leader of the House of Commons website www.CommonsLeader. gov.uk 1) Asylum and Immigration 2) Child Support 3) Climate Change 4) Concessionary Bus Travel 5) Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress 6) Counter terrorism(1) 7) Criminal Justice 8) Further Education 9) Fraud (Trials without a Jury) 10) Greater London...

Business of the House (2 Nov 2006)

Jack Straw: The environment is indeed at the heart of all our policies. This Government have done more to put climate change, and the need for policy change by all Governments across the world, on the international agenda than any other major Government that I can think of.

Business of the House (19 Oct 2006)

Jack Straw: As my hon. Friend knows, a big debate on climate change took place last Thursday and was directly related to the matter that he raised. I shall bear his important request in mind and discuss it with the Chief Whip.

Business of the House (12 Oct 2006)

Jack Straw: ...of the fact that the atmosphere in the House has been even more sweltering than it has been outside, where it is unusually warm. My hon. Friend raises an important point. There is a debate on climate change today, and she may wish to put her remarks in that debate as well.

Business of the House (20 Jul 2006)

Jack Straw: ...Day]. There will be a debate on an Opposition motion. Subject to be announced. Thursday 12 October—Consideration of Lords amendments to the Civil Aviation Bill, followed by a debate on climate change on a motion for the adjournment of the House. Friday 13 October—The House will not be sitting. The provisional business for the week commencing 16 October will include: Monday...

Business of the House (8 Jun 2006)

Jack Straw: My hon. Friend the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment made a statement about the water shortages some two weeks ago, and I assure the hon. Gentleman that we keep the matter under close review. However, I know his constituency a little and believe that any proposals for reservoirs there are usually resisted quite strongly. There are large reservoirs in my constituency, and I...