Results 1-13 of 13 for climate change speaker:Lord Tyler

Second Reading (Continued) (15 Dec 2008)

Lord Tyler: ...Berkeley, suggested that there will be a need for expertise on renewable energy within the MMO. That is a significant issue, and when it is added on, we move on to other areas of concern to do with climate change. I always learn something in a debate in your Lordships' House—that was not always my experience at the other end of the building—and I was fascinated to hear of the...

Climate Change: Research Funding (24 Nov 2008)

Lord Tyler: asked Her Majesty's Government: Whether research by Dr Andy Thorpe of the University of Portsmouth into methane emissions from cows in relation to climate change received government funding.

Planning Bill (12 Nov 2008)

Lord Tyler: ...listening very carefully to the Minister. In the new clause that she introduced immediately preceding this debate, we have imposed a very similar new imposition on local authorities in relation to climate change. As the noble Lord, Lord Howarth, said, this is precisely the same situation. We are seeking to ensure that new and particular emphasis is given to two very important...

Architecture (27 Mar 2008)

Lord Tyler: ...of LL/LF/LE and those that equally blatantly did not. The Georgian terrace house was clearly a good example. With substantial load-bearing party walls but lightly constructed interiors, it might change its usage and character several times over the centuries, even through several decades: family home; business premises on the ground floor, perhaps with family use above; full use as office;...

Transport: South-west England (20 Jan 2006)

Lord Tyler: ...Channel. Everybody knows that it is the most wonderful place in the world to see the sea beside the rail track. Nevertheless, it is at the mercy of the weather and the waves. I believe that with climate change we will have more problems. We are told that there will be a rise in sea levels, and an increasing frequency in severe storms which can simply dislocate the whole of the main line...

Business of the House (13 Jan 2005)

Mr Paul Tyler: ...Chamber a few minutes ago when hon. Members on both sides of the House were asking the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs important questions about the Kyoto protocol and climate change. Will he arrange for an early debate on the subject? We know from the Secretary of State's replies a few minutes ago, and from the Minister for the Environment and Agri-environment's...

Severe Weather (12 Jan 2005)

Mr Paul Tyler: ...he go a step further than the Prime Minister was able to do earlier and indicate how important it is to see the direct linkage between incidents of severe weather impact on the United Kingdom and climate change? As the Government are in a leading position in the G8, what new initiative do they intend to take to raise the priority of dealing with climate change, especially in relation to...

Business of the House (28 Oct 2004)

Mr Paul Tyler: ...are when he seeks to weaken environmental protection; and suggests that he will find it difficult to achieve his stated aim of persuading other countries in the EU and G8 to take the fight against climate change seriously if he fails to do so himself.]

Election Turnouts (6 Mar 2003)

Mr Paul Tyler: ...what the hon. Member for Braintree (Mr. Hurst) said about the 1960s. I first stood for Parliament in 1966, having already been elected a county councillor. Obviously, there have been all sorts of changes since then, but I should like to draw attention to the contrast between the turnout when I was first elected to this place in February 1974 and the turnout when I was elected last time....

Dissemination of Information (3 Dec 2001)

Mr Paul Tyler: .... That is the arrogance of office, and that is what concerns us. In any other great national institution in this country, that individual would have resigned in such circumstances. The climate and atmosphere of irresponsibility mean that the Government have to consider changing course and making themselves truly accountable to Parliament, and through Parliament to the people. 5 pm

Organic Farming (12 Jul 2001)

Mr Paul Tyler: I think that it is and that we shall encounter consequent difficulties. Although many market gardeners can operate competitively now that our climate is, supposedly, warming up, there are others who will find the going extremely difficult. That will be a problem if—as seems still to be the case even within the European Union–other countries are enabling their horticultural sectors...

Orders of the Day — British Time (Extra Daylight) Bill (19 Jan 1996)

Mr Paul Tyler: ...in the tourist industry in Scotland. Organisations such as the British Resorts Association, the Association of County Councils and the Council for Travel and Tourism support the proposed change. There is support throughout the holiday industry. In the premier destination area of the United Kingdom—Devon and Cornwall, which I am proud to represent—here is almost overwhelming...

Orders of the Day — Estimates Day: Coastal Zone Protection (10 Dec 1992)

Mr Paul Tyler: ...authorities will cause difficulties if they do not have the necessary resources. Many coastal communities throughout the country are threatened by coastal erosion, possibly brought about by the climatic changes as a result of global warming. If that is so, it will be an increasing problem for local authorities to tackle, especially as it tends to happen in areas of comparatively low...