Results 1-17 of 17 for climate change speaker:Mark Hendrick

Energy and Climate Change: Nuclear Development Forum (23 Apr 2009) has video

Mark Hendrick: My hon. and learned Friend will be aware of the plethora of measures introduced in yesterday's Budget to deal with the growing problem of climate change. Nuclear development is very important, because nuclear power can play a big role in the battle against climate change. It is safe and efficient, and it is now a crucial tool in that battle. There is a whole industry out there that this...

Debate on the Address: Foreign Affairs and Defence (10 Dec 2008) has video

Mark Hendrick: ...to talk about what the EU is trying to achieve in Africa, despite the problems, because there is a great deal to applaud in its efforts. It is essential that Europe works with Africa, whether on climate change, migration, HIV or terrorism. I do not believe we can help the continent unilaterally. Clearly, working with the EU makes our efforts that much more effective and powerful. As we...

Written Answers — Energy and Climate Change: Nuclear Energy (13 Nov 2008)

Mark Hendrick: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change what his policy is on the use of nuclear energy.

Orders of the Day: Clause 2 — Addition to list of treaties (30 Jan 2008)

Mark Hendrick: Energy is not only a green issue now; Stern showed that it is an economic issue as well. Now, because of climate change and the fact that it can also cause wars, energy is a security issue. That is why the EU acting with a shared competence on the matter is so important.

Orders of the Day: European Union (Amendment) Bill (21 Jan 2008) has video

Mark Hendrick: ...knows very well that the unions are now on board with the treaty and do not oppose it. Much has been made of the similarity between the reform treaty and the constitution, but there have been many changes. Unlike the constitution, the reform treaty contains no symbols of statehood, such as provision for a flag or an anthem; it includes an explicit provision for EU competences to return to...

Orders of the Day: European Union (Amendment) Bill (21 Jan 2008) has video

Mark Hendrick: ...its agenda. Angela Merkel said recently that it would be impossible to imagine the EU moving forward without Britain. It is easy to see why. The UK has demonstrated its importance in many ways: on climate change and energy; on security and defence; and on Africa. As a result of Britain's special relationships with the United States and now with China and India, given the Prime Minister's...

Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Engagements (12 Dec 2007) has video

Mark Hendrick: I understand that the Government have a policy of reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 60 per cent. by 2050, and of bringing in five-yearly carbon budgets and an independent committee to oversee the climate change programme in this country. Can my right hon. Friend tell me of any other country in the world that has taken such decisive action?

Bus Services (Preston) (27 Nov 2007)

Mark Hendrick: ...all members of the Unite trade union, currently earn almost 15 per cent. less than other Manchester operators. I understand that the strike has been narrowly averted. It is not surprising in such a climate that many passengers have turned to the reliability and ease of the private car. The Government are striving to reverse declining bus patronage. Bus subsidies are at record levels, and...

Oral Answers to Questions — Foreign and Commonwealth Office: Climate Change (20 Nov 2007)

Mark Hendrick: What contribution his Department is making to initiatives aimed at improving the effectiveness of co-ordinated international efforts to address climate change.

Oral Answers to Questions — Foreign and Commonwealth Office: Climate Change (20 Nov 2007)

Mark Hendrick: Does my hon. Friend believe that, as a result of the UN intergovernmental panel on climate change conference in Valencia, there is a need for an effective price signal to cut greenhouse gases significantly, and that the Chinese and the Americans might be willing to use mandatory and binding targets, which could be agreed at the Bali conference in December?

Orders of the Day: Foreign Affairs and Defence (12 Nov 2007)

Mark Hendrick: ...plans, and I will seek to cover some of the key policy areas that affect our relations with other countries and our national security. Our national security faces many threats: the threat from climate change; the threat to our energy security; the threat from international terrorism; and the threat from weapons of mass destruction. Many of the threats are overlapping or interrelated: for...

Oral Answers to Questions — Communities and Local Government: Defence Policy (16 Oct 2007) has video

Mark Hendrick: ..., plenty of positive developments are taking place, but many other factors will affect the future of our armed forces. One that came to light fairly recently as a result of a number of reports is climate change, and the way in which it will affect our security environment in the future. According to the International Institute for Strategic Studies, "The security dimension will come...

Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Engagements (19 Jul 2006)

Mark Hendrick: ...carbon will be prevented from entering the atmosphere every year, which is the equivalent of a million cars coming off the road. Is it not true that the Government have done a tremendous amount on climate change, and will continue to do so in future?

European Affairs (14 Dec 2005)

Mark Hendrick: ...the referendums in Holland and France has cast doubt on the future of Europe, and it has perhaps led to a more cautious approach on what Europe is and what it is about. There is nothing wrong with change in itself, and hon. Members have discussed a period of reflection. The Hampton Court summit, which the Prime Minister organised, concerned such reflection, and I shall discuss that matter...

Electricity (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill (27 Jan 2003)

Mr Mark Hendrick: ...may be more profitable than others, and that therefore certain types of industry, as we have already seen from renewable industries, would need extra support in the form of derogations from the climate change levy or taxes to rebalance the market. The Government should enter into discussions with the European Commission to see how that matter can be examined, because a totally...

Electricity (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill (27 Jan 2003)

Mr Mark Hendrick: ...company is paying itself for under-performance. Despite that, it is essential that BE continue to produce electricity and that this country develop a viable nuclear power programme to meet our international obligations on climate change. The switch-off of all eight stations would cost more than letting them continue to run. They need upgrading, and, in time, the Government will need to...

Electricity (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill (27 Jan 2003)

Mr Mark Hendrick: Can the hon. Gentleman tell me how the climate change levy could be applied to nuclear electricity, when it applies to consumption of electricity in the grid, not production?