Results 1-19 of 19 for climate change speaker:Keith Vaz

Outlawries Bill: Debate on the Address — [1st Day] (18 Nov 2009)

Keith Vaz: ...for Penrith and The Border (David Maclean). He made such a passionate speech about rain forests that I think he ought to accompany the Prime Minister and the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change to Copenhagen. The right hon. Gentleman made some important and useful points about the way in which the climate change debate was developing, and I commend him for what he said. I wish...

Written Answers — Energy and Climate Change: Energy Supply (16 Mar 2009)

Keith Vaz: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change what estimate he has made of the number of properties which experienced a loss of power supply (a) in England and (b) in Leicester in the last (i) week, (ii) month and (iii) 12 months.

Written Answers — Energy and Climate Change: Regional Electricity Companies (26 Feb 2009)

Keith Vaz: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change how many electricity supply companies are regulated by Ofgem.

Written Answers — Energy and Climate Change: Electricity: Small Businesses (24 Feb 2009)

Keith Vaz: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change what estimate he has made of the average amount a small business spent on its electricity supply in the last 12 months.

Outlawries Bill: Debate on the Address — [1st Day] (3 Dec 2008) has video

Keith Vaz: ...was right to set up the inquiry that we will debate on Monday, when we will have the opportunity to discuss some of the issues that were raised by the Minister of State, Department of Energy and Climate Change, my hon. and learned Friend the Member for North Warwickshire (Mr. O'Brien) and, to a lesser extent, by the right hon. Member for Penrith and The Border. That is the right time for...

Amendment of the Law: Budget Resolutions and Economic Situation (17 Mar 2008)

Keith Vaz: Great! I am glad that I have now caught up with the recent changes to the Government's lists. The Government should do more in respect of what my hon. Friend the Member for Luton, North (Kelvin Hopkins), as well as the chief executives of Tesco and Asda, have said. I am not normally in agreement with the chief executive of Tesco, bearing in mind the huge Tesco store that was created on the...

Delegated Legislation: European Affairs (6 Dec 2006)

Keith Vaz: ...for Europe that if we need to move ahead in areas in which co-operation is possible, when that is in the national interest, we should do so, as long as it does not result in the need for treaty changes—if it does, obviously, it is a great constitutional issue. If the practicalities of the way in which Europe is governed are at issue, we must go ahead. We cannot leave the European...

Written Answers — Trade and Industry: Non-polluting Energy Technologies (18 Jul 2005)

Keith Vaz: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what steps he is taking to promote fuel-cell and other non-polluting technologies in tackling climate change.

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Sustainable Development (22 Mar 2005)

Mr Keith Vaz: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what steps the (a) G8 and (b) EU are taking to promote sustainable development, with particular reference to (i) climate change and (ii) Africa.

Lisbon Agenda (13 Sep 2004)

Mr Keith Vaz: ...how the Lisbon goals can be best met by 2010, especially in the light of enlargement and the new member states. Although the European Council reaffirms that the process and goals remain valid, a change of pace of reform is needed to achieve the targets by 2010. I want to know from the Financial Secretary the Government's view of the way forward. Overall, a north-south divide has emerged...

Cyprus (14 Feb 2001)

Mr Keith Vaz: ...negotiation. We shall ensure that the confidentiality of the process is respected. We welcomed remarks made last summer by the Secretary-General's special representative, Alvaro de Soto, that the change of gear for which we had been hoping had taken place, and that both parties had started to address the substantive issues at the heart of Cyprus's problems. It is disappointing to consider...

Rural England (26 Jan 1995)

Mr Keith Vaz: ...such as post buses. We must provide greater route flexibility for the regular network services, ensuring—dare I say it—through ticketing between transport services. In the present climate, when the Government seekincredibly—to privatise our railway system, we need public and private partnerships to invest in our railways. We need to examine ways in which lines that are...

Opposition Day: Housing and Urban Policies (29 Jun 1994)

Mr Keith Vaz: ...Administration, unlike the British Government, have, through their empowerment zones, earmarked real and substantial new funds for urban regeneration. Our main conclusion was that instituting a climate for change and improvement, with long-term support for regeneration schemes, is simple given the political will. We have heard a lot from the Secretary of State—and he may well look...

Orders of the Day — Criminal Justice and Public Order Bill: Amendment of Section 170 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 (13 Apr 1994)

Mr Keith Vaz: ...women have been knocked down, and hit-and-run drivers have disappeared, and the police have had no powers to deal with such offences. Last year, I introduced the Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill to change the law, but the Government opposed that measure. I hope that the Campaign for Justice will be successful. 4.30pm My hon. Friend the Member for Cardiff, South and Penarth (Mr. Michael) has...

Orders of the Day — Non-Domestic Rating Bill: Amendments of Power to Make Special Provision for 1995 Onwards (13 Jan 1994)

Mr Keith Vaz: ...for a number of years were put into effect and that there was an attempt to rebuild the relationship between the local private sector, the local authority and the Government. We want to create a climate that will enable local businesses to form an equal partnership with local authorities. I recently visited Luton to see the regeneration work being carried out by Luton borough council....

Orders of the Day — Debate on the Address: The Economy (7 Nov 1991)

Mr Keith Vaz: Some things never change. Exactly a year ago, I was the last Back-Bench speaker in the six-day debate on the Queen's Speech, and I was followed by my hon. Friend the Member for Copeland (Dr. Cunningham). I spoke at 9.6 pm. This year I have done a little better, in that I am speaking at 9.3 pm. I am often told that, as the youngest Opposition Beck-Bench Member, I should know my place, so I...

Arts and Heritage (4 Jul 1990)

Mr Keith Vaz: ...visitor to the theatre—is that they have tried to do that. They have cut costs and accepted voluntary redundancies, but in the end the theatre simply cannot afford to survive because of the current climate. As well as the funding difficulties, the management also face the trauma of current Government economic policy. High interest rates have affected people who go to the theatre,...

Orders of the Day — Budget Resolutions and Economic Situation (26 Mar 1990)

Mr Keith Vaz: ...they had suffered during the past 11 years. The Budget provides no strategy to help them out of their misery. I wish to focus on a number of points during the limited time available. I welcome the changes in tax on workplace nurseries. The Opposition have fought that campaign for many years. Last year I tabled an early-day motion in which I commented on the excellent work being done by...

Orders of the Day — Broadcasting Bill (18 Dec 1989)

Mr Keith Vaz: ...of mass communication; no more effective means of communication has been devised. Even before the Bill was published, members of the Home Affairs Select Committee and others recognised the great changes in the technology of broadcasting and its management. It is a great pity that the Bill, which was the Government's great opportunity to introduce landmark legislation, does not put...