G7 and NATO Summits

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:51 pm on 16 June 2021.

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Photo of Boris Johnson Boris Johnson Leader of the Conservative Party, The Prime Minister 12:51, 16 June 2021

When we consider how much some of these countries are dependent on coal, I think it was groundbreaking for the summit to agree not to support any more overseas coal. The commitments on net zero and on making progress by 2030 are outstanding, and it can be done. The hon. Lady’s mood of gloom and pessimism is not shared by the people of this country. We know that in 2012, 40% of our power came from coal. Now, thanks to this Conservative Government and the actions we have taken to reduce dependence on coal, it is down to less than 2% and falling the whole time. The whole world knows that, and they are following the UK’s example.