Energy and Climate Change

– in the House of Commons at 10:30 am on 5 November 2009.

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The Secretary of State was asked-

  • Carbon Mitigation (Developing Countries) (16 speeches)

    What steps he is taking to reach an international agreement on climate change, with particular reference to helping developing countries introduce carbon mitigation measures.

  • Power Cuts (15 speeches, 3 annotations)

    What assessment he has made of the level of risk of power cuts over the next 10 years resulting from shortages in electricity-generating capacity.

  • Economic Situation (10 speeches)

    What assessment he has made of the effect of the current economic situation on prospects for an international agreement on climate change; and if he will make a statement.

  • International Co-operation (13 speeches)

    What recent discussions he has had with his international counterparts on reaching an international agreement on climate change; and if he will make a statement.

  • Maldives (4 speeches)

    When he last discussed with the Government of the Maldives the contribution of the UK towards reducing the risks to that country arising from climate change.

  • Energy Pricing (12 speeches)

    What steps he plans to take to prevent energy companies overcharging their customers; and if he will make a statement.

  • Copenhagen Summit (7 speeches)

    What steps he is taking to promote public awareness of the Copenhagen climate change summit; and if he will make a statement.

  • Marine Energy (4 speeches)

    How much the Government spent on marine energy projects in each of the last three years.

  • Energy Pricing (7 speeches)

    What recent discussions he has had with the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets on the simplification of energy tariffs.

  • Nuclear Waste (4 speeches)

    What the Government's latest estimate is of the costs of disposal of the UK's current nuclear waste.

  • Low Carbon Transition Plan (4 speeches)

    What recent representations he has received on the Government's low carbon transition plan; and if he will make a statement.

  • Topical Questions (36 speeches)

    If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

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