Results 1-20 of 30 for climate change speaker:John Robertson
- Written Answers — Energy and Climate Change: Nuclear Power: Job Creation (16 Jul 2009)
John Robertson: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change if he will discuss with the energy industry the employment opportunities for British workers arising from any programme to build new nuclear power stations; and if he will make a statement.
- [Mrs. Joan Humble in the Chair] — Electricity (Scotland) (28 Apr 2009)
John Robertson: ...country. Science is important. I believe that we have always excelled at it in this country, and that science is the most important thing in considering how we are to survive our future, whether in terms of climate change or of our existence in general. Scientists tell me that no carbon capture facility anywhere in the world is up and running and supplying energy, and it is unlikely that...
- Nuclear Energy (31 Mar 2009)
John Robertson: ...British Gas project in Nigeria to liquefy gas. We must look to gas to meet our needs into the middle of the next decade. The right hon. Gentleman also referred to the Select Committee on Energy and Climate Change and said that the gap can be filled. I hope that he is right. Questions were asked about gas storage, which will be important to cover the decommissioning of our old nuclear power...
- Written Answers — Energy and Climate Change: Electricity Generation (4 Feb 2009)
John Robertson: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change pursuant to the Answer of 19 January 2009, Official Report, column 1002W, on electricity generation, what percentage of electricity production in 2007 was from each of the sources classified as other fuels.
- Written Answers — Energy and Climate Change: Electricty Generation: Nuclear Power (4 Feb 2009)
John Robertson: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change pursuant to the answer of 19 January 2009, Official Report, column 1002W, on electricity generation, what the UK's capacity for electricity production from nuclear energy was in 2007; and how much electricity was produced from nuclear energy in that year.
- Written Answers — Energy and Climate Change: Nuclear Power: France (27 Jan 2009)
John Robertson: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change what discussions he has had with the French Government on nuclear fuel recycling following the agreement between the UK and France to co-operate on nuclear energy.
- Nigeria (21 Jan 2009)
John Robertson: ..., where it has great influence and is described as one the UK's two main partners—the other is South Africa—but on a global level. That importance is manifest in its efforts to tackle climate change, crime and corruption, and its role in providing energy, security and regional stability. Nigeria is a regional superpower, and its strength and influence are set to increase. It is...
- Written Answers — Energy and Climate Change: Electricity Generation (19 Jan 2009)
John Robertson: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change what percentage of electricity generated in the UK was produced by (a) renewables, (b) coal, (c) gas and (d) nuclear energy in 2008.
- Written Answers — Energy and Climate Change: Nuclear Power: France (19 Jan 2009)
John Robertson: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change what discussions have taken place with the government of France on UK-French co-operation on nuclear power following the President of France's visit to the UK in 2008.
- Written Answers — Energy and Climate Change: Kyoto Protocol (13 Nov 2008)
John Robertson: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the Kyoto Protocol in driving reductions in emissions of greenhouse gases; and if he will make a statement.
- Energy Policy (Scotland) (21 Oct 2008) has video
John Robertson: ...affordable. It would help us to reduce greenhouse gases, maintain security of supply and provide affordable energy for Scotland. Today, I want to ask the Minister of State, Department of Energy and Climate Change what his Department will do about its responsibility to provide this for the people of Scotland who are being frustrated in that respect. Throughout its history, Scotland has been...
- Energy Policy (Scotland) (21 Oct 2008) has video
John Robertson: ...and 52nd birthdays by 2020. Because of this, the environmental impact and the reliability of these fossil fuel plants will be significantly worse than modern equivalents. So, with the imperative of climate change, and the SNP's manifesto pledge for a greener Scotland, this should be setting alarm bells ringing. I am in favour of a comprehensive, balanced energy policy including coal, gas...
- Energy Policy (Scotland) (21 Oct 2008) has video
John Robertson: ...it to identify eligible customers. Therefore, can he tell me what progress has been made on co-ordinating action over energy? I welcomed the statement by the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change last Thursday that he would bring in legislation if energy companies continued to overcharge customers on prepayment meters. But earlier this year Ofgem also found that customers on...
- Written Answers — Environment Food and Rural Affairs: Post-Kyoto Agreement (1 May 2008)
John Robertson: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what progress has been made on an agreement on climate change since the Bali summit.
- Oral Answers to Questions — Wales: Climate Change (2 Apr 2008) has video
John Robertson: What discussions he has had with the First Minister on the consequences of climate change for Wales.
- Oral Answers to Questions — Wales: Climate Change (2 Apr 2008) has video
John Robertson: My hon. Friend will realise that our commitment on climate change and to low-carbon energy is important. As Chairman of the all-party group on nuclear energy, I hope that two sites in Wales will bid for new nuclear facilities. Will my right hon. Friend assure me that, in his discussions with the First Minister, he will not experience the sort of problems that we did in Scotland with the...
- Oral Answers to Questions — Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Energy Efficiency (31 Jan 2008) has video
John Robertson: I thank my right hon. Friend for that answer. I know that he thinks climate change is as important as I do. In that respect, the Warm Front and Warm Deal schemes, both introduced by the Labour party, have provided financial support and help for efficiency improvements in well over 1 million households in this country. However, what assessment has my right hon. Friend made of the calls from...
- Oral Answers to Questions — Communities and Local Government: Climate Change (27 Nov 2007) has video
John Robertson: What support her Department has considered to assist councils that wish to introduce measures to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and adapt to the effects of climate change.
- Oral Answers to Questions — Communities and Local Government: Planning White Paper (10 Jul 2007) has video
John Robertson: ...groups such as Greenpeace and Friends of the Earth have stated that the planning White Paper "opens the door to nuclear power stations and airports which will take the UK's fight against climate change backwards". Can my hon. Friend allay the fears of the public and confirm that those are unfounded remarks? Can he also confirm that the proposals will make climate change a priority, ensure...
- Air Passenger Duty (4 Jul 2007)
John Robertson: .... I shall broaden some of his points and discuss fairness. I have no doubt that the taxes had nothing to do with the Treasury's wish to collect money; it was obvious that they were to do with climate change. However, the planes would fly whether the taxes existed or not and, in fact, with low-cost airlines, more and more flights take off from our shores daily. I shall discuss the...