Debates between Lord Sharma and Ian Byrne during the 2019-2024 Parliament

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Debate between Lord Sharma and Ian Byrne
Wednesday 1st December 2021

(3 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Sharma Portrait Alok Sharma
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My hon. Friend is a great champion for his community on this particular issue. He will know that the Government remain open to considering well-developed proposals for harnessing tidal range energy in the bays and estuaries around our coastlines. Obviously, I recommend that he also speaks to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.

Ian Byrne Portrait Ian Byrne (Liverpool, West Derby) (Lab)
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T3. According to Friends of the Earth, 33,000 premature deaths a year in the UK are linked to air pollution. During the COP26 climate summit, the Environment Bill passed its final stages in this House. Shamefully, it did not include legally binding targets for air quality, which were called for by so many, including hundreds of my constituents in Liverpool, West Derby. As the UK retains the COP26 presidency, will it lead by example and bring in the extra measures needed to clean up our air?

Lord Sharma Portrait Alok Sharma
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The hon. Gentleman raises a very important point, but air pollution has reduced significantly since 2010. Our clean air strategy proposes a comprehensive suite of actions required across all parts of Government to improve air quality.