Results 1-13 of 13 for climate change speaker:Celia Barlow

Closed Circuit Television (Monitoring and Promotion): Clause 2 — General objective (27 Oct 2009) has video

Celia Barlow: ...are grasped, the UK could become a global leader in wave and tidal power, and that that will be beneficial to the marine ecosystems around our coast, as well as to the economy and to the future of climate change?

Written Answers — Energy and Climate Change: Energy: Prices (8 Jul 2009)

Celia Barlow: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change what progress his Department has made in ensuring that those with pre-payment meters for energy supplies are not overcharged.

Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Engagements (20 Feb 2008)

Celia Barlow: Climate change will create a challenging world, and all sane people now believe that. More than 600 of my concerned constituents have written to beg me—and all of us—to be brave and bold in setting more ambitious targets. Will the Prime Minister assure my constituents that our Government will continue to take the lead in tackling climate change by agreeing to more challenging...

Topical Debate: Climate Change (22 Nov 2007)

Celia Barlow: I welcome this timely debate, particularly as I had the honour of serving on the Joint Committee on the draft Climate Change Bill, which is further proof of the Government's unswerving commitment to the global challenge. Britain continues to lead the way, with innovative policies and proposals, which will lead to a measurable change in our lifestyles. The green homes service outlined in the...

Topical Debate: Climate Change (22 Nov 2007)

Celia Barlow: ...their consumption, thereby helping to meet the Government's aspirations for carbon reduction. I agreed wholeheartedly with my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister who said in his recent speech on climate change that aspiration presents a wonderful opportunity for our nation and, more importantly, for our economy. Too often, the debate on climate change revolves around what we will need to...

Orders of the Day: Sustainable Communities Bill (19 Jan 2007)

Celia Barlow: ...by Brighton and Hove's new status as a Cycling England city. In many cases, a sustainable community means a sustainable environment. With the growing challenges of the environment, particularly climate change and energy efficiency, it is more important than ever for our local authorities to adapt and tailor their services to the needs of their region. Brighton and Hove's Labour-led city...

Orders of the Day: Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Bill (12 May 2006)

Celia Barlow: ...is good to see that some points that had been for only theoretic discussion are now ready for implementation. It will also delight thousands of my constituents who have raised with me the threat of climate change on the doorstep, in letters and e-mails and at local meetings. I am more than happy to represent their concerns here today not just because I share them, but to make real...

Orders of the Day: Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Bill (12 May 2006)

Celia Barlow: ...strong standards for sustainable homes. Even when that is achieved, there will be a yet bigger challenge—improving existing housing stock. The Budget contains many measures to tackle climate change at local level and to promote energy-efficient homes, but all those individual initiatives cannot compensate for lack of policy to promote better insulation of private homes and replace an...

Written Answers — International Development: Environmental Sustainability (10 May 2006)

Celia Barlow: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development if he will make a statement on the integration of policies on climate change and environmental sustainability into his Department's work.

Fire Safety Regulations (25 Jan 2006)

Celia Barlow: I agree that there are concerns, although I would not say that they are as desperate as my hon. Friend suggests. In the present climate, however, every rail and underground safety issue is of desperate interest. Perhaps it would be useful at this point to remind ourselves of the history of the debate. The Fire Precautions (Sub-surface Railway Stations) Regulations 1989, to which I shall...

Debate on the Address: [First Day] (17 May 2005)

Celia Barlow: ...are beacons of environmental sensitivity. The House will also find in me a key proponent of the wider, more global, challenges that need facing up to if we are to stave off the invidious effects of climate change which will blight the lives of many unless we act soon. It is a particular privilege to make my maiden speech on the day of the Queen's Speech. As the Government begin their third...