Results 1-13 of 13 for climate change speaker:Richard Benyon

Public Bill Committee: Marine and Coastal Access Bill [Lords]: Clause 296 (9 Jul 2009)

Richard Benyon: ...rectify the fundamental omission from the Bill of an independent appeals process, we remain concerned that there may be cases after the establishment phase, possibly several years later, in which changes to circumstances make adjustments to local land management necessary. For example, walkers’ exercise of their right of access might prove different from what was expected, or, if...

Public Bill Committee: Marine and Coastal Access Bill [Lords]: Clause 2 (2 Jul 2009)

Richard Benyon: The phrase “foremost in mind” may apply, but climate change is not foremost in the Bill. That is an omission, and it does not sit comfortably with other legislation recently passed by this House, such as the Planning Act 2008. We have many more important discussions to come, but there can be no more important issue than climate change. Tempted as I am to press the amendment to a...

Public Bill Committee: Marine and Coastal Access Bill [Lords]: Clause 2 (2 Jul 2009)

Richard Benyon: I beg to move amendment 3, in clause 2, page 2, line 22, at end insert— ‘(3A) The MMO must have due regard to the desirability of mitigating, and adapting to, climate change.’.

Public Bill Committee: Marine and Coastal Access Bill [Lords]: Clause 2 (2 Jul 2009)

Richard Benyon: ...part of the Bill; it outlines the general objective of the MMO. The purpose of the amendment is to ensure that in exercising its functions the MMO has regard to “mitigating, and adapting to, climate change.” A moment ago, we heard from the hon. Member for Brecon and Radnorshire that there are at least question marks over the ability of the MMO’s proposed staff structure to...

Public Bill Committee: Marine and Coastal Access Bill [Lords]: Clause 117 (30 Jun 2009)

Richard Benyon: ...of that term nor any safeguard to ensure that such science is widely recognised as being valid and a meaningful contribution. One of the biggest threats to the marine environment is of course climate change. However, when the Government refer to “best available science” it is unclear whether  they are including climate change science or what some people refer to as global...

Public Bill Committee: Marine and Coastal Access Bill [Lords]: Clause 44 (30 Jun 2009)

Richard Benyon: ...;s arguments. The definition appears to ignore socio-economic principles. It would reduce the flexibility of marine conservation zones, and it ignores the role of marine planning in, for example, climate change mitigation and proposed wind farms. While conservation is the primary objective of MCZs, we should not completely ignore socio-economic elements. I have been persuaded by many of...

Bill Presented: Marine and Coastal Access Bill [ Lords] (23 Jun 2009)

Richard Benyon: ...Bill. A number of other Members made important points that I do not have time to cover. The health of the marine environment is a critical issue on which we must act immediately if we are to tackle climate change and secure the sustainability of our fisheries and the conservation of endangered marine flora and fauna. It is no exaggeration to say that the UK marine environment is in...

[Janet Anderson in the Chair] — Darwin Initiative (30 Apr 2009)

Richard Benyon: ..., the UN has identified the need for greater attention to be paid to marine conservation and improved management of fisheries. The health of our seas is inextricably linked to our ability to tackle climate change. Our oceans play a key role in regulating the planet's climate: they act as a form of heat reservoir, slowing the rate at which temperatures rise and fall; and ocean currents...

[Mr. Joe Benton in the Chair] — Honey Bee Health (29 Apr 2009)

Richard Benyon: ...from diseases such as the varroa mite, foul brood and colony collapse disorder, which is the collective term given to the disappearance of bees. As has been pointed out, bees also face the effects of climate change, habitat loss, intensive farming and insecticides. It is worth contemplating the point made by the hon. Member for Stroud (Mr. Drew). Speaking as a farmer, I shudder when I...

Orders of the Day: Clause 3 — Short title and extent (9 May 2008) has video

Richard Benyon: I am happy to support that tribute. I am grateful for the chance to speak on behalf of the official Opposition in support of the Bill. The backdrop is the work of the intergovernmental panel on climate change and that of such eminent people as Lord Stern. We must act at all levels of government and play our part. In this Parliament, the Climate Change Bill will be an important part of that...

Atomic Weapons Establishment Aldermaston (26 Mar 2008)

Richard Benyon: ...that, so I wrote it down in my book when I got home. Nevertheless, we must remember what we are talking about: probably the most important issue that can affect the future of mankind, alongside climate change. The Atomic Weapons Establishment at Aldermaston, as I have already said, is a centre of excellence for science and engineering. Although I wish it did not need to exist, let us look...

RAF Welford (Security) (6 Mar 2008) has video

Richard Benyon: ...Minister states: "I would, however, like to assure you that the security arrangements at all bases, including RAF Welford, remains an important priority to both the MOD and the USVF and that any changes that might take place will only occur if they are both suitable and appropriate to the circumstances and do not compromise the overall level of security." That was a welcome assurance as...

Local Government Finance (6 Feb 2006)

Richard Benyon: ...Berkshire is 50 per cent. higher than in council areas with the very lowest incomes in the country. How can that disparity justify Government grant levels 300 per cent. higher in other areas? The change to the new funding system has hit West Berkshire and a number of other south-east councils particularly hard for another reason. For many years, West Berkshire council, along with...