Spring Statement

Debate between Lord Hammond of Runnymede and Rebecca Pow

Wednesday 13th March 2019 Commons Chamber

[Mr Hammond]

The environmental reviews that I have announced today do not involve the distribution of further money. Of course, under the devolution settlement, where matters are devolved, any money announced will be for England only; where they are reserved, money will be made available more widely.

[Rebecca Pow (Taunton Deane) (Con)]

I very much welcome the focus on the environment and climate change in today’s announcement. I thank the Chancellor for listening to so many representations, not just from the people of Taunton Deane but from people everywhere, on the marine conservation belt and, in particular, on linking the decline of biodiversity with the economy. Will he please give some indication of when we might hear the results of the new review, which could do for biodiversity what the Stern review did for climate change?

[Mr Hammond]

My hon. Friend is right that the review could have far-reaching consequences, but it has not yet started and we are only just scoping the terms of reference with the reviewer, so I am afraid that I cannot give her a definitive answer on how long it will take, but I will let her know as soon as I can.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lord Hammond of Runnymede and Rebecca Pow

Tuesday 11th September 2018 Commons Chamber

[Mr Hammond]

Yes, thanks to this Government’s introduction of the national living wage.

[Rebecca Pow (Taunton Deane) (Con)]

14. What steps the Government are taking to ensure that the UK remains at the forefront of green finance.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lord Hammond of Runnymede and Rebecca Pow

Tuesday 3rd July 2018 Commons Chamber

[Mr Hammond]

No, and I should tell the hon. Lady that the proportion of people in absolute poverty is at a record low. Since 2010 there are 1 million fewer people in absolute low income; there are 300,000 fewer children in absolute low income and 200,000 fewer pensioners in absolute low income, and 881,000 fewer workless households. That is a great result and a great record, and we are proud of it.

[Rebecca Pow (Taunton Deane) (Con)]

3. What assessment he has made of the effect of the tax regime on the ability of the forestry sector to deliver value for money.