All 1 Debates between Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead and Lord Marland

Climate Change: Cancun

Debate between Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead and Lord Marland
Wednesday 20th October 2010

(14 years, 2 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Marland Portrait Lord Marland
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I thank my noble friend. I am glad that he has not taken a train anywhere and that he has stayed to allow me to answer his question. I am grateful for that question from my own Benches; I am not really used to it, as a matter of fact. There is no doubt that the climate is changing: we have seen the worst ever flooding in Pakistan in its history; there have been record-breaking temperatures in Moscow; and 17 countries in the northern hemisphere alone have recorded their highest ever temperatures. It is a substantial problem. This Government are committed to being the greenest Government ever and to supporting all endeavours on climate change.

Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead Portrait Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead
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My Lords, on the question of additionality, which is the key issue in terms of how you pay for adaptation and mitigation on climate change, will the Minister confirm that on the fast-track issue the British Government will insist on additional money and not on money that has been recycled, rebadged or snaffled from the overseas development budget?

Lord Marland Portrait Lord Marland
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I think that the noble Baroness is referring to the fast start scheme. The fast start finance of £1.5 billion is ring-fenced and is our commitment to overseas development. It is not recycled money; I want the noble Baroness to understand that clearly.