Diesel Vehicle Scrappage Scheme
Debate between Christopher Chope and Geraint Davies(7 years, 7 months ago)
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Geraint Davies
I may be paraphrasing my right hon. Friend, but he said that the EU did not really care about the issue. My understanding is that there was a move for an EU air quality regulator that was blocked by the British in some sort of dodgy deal related to avoiding a banking regulator. There is movement towards air quality improvement and innovation in Europe. In the Council of Europe, in which I sit, an urban air quality study is going on. Given that 3 million people are dying across the globe, with 400,000 in Europe, there is an imperative to develop sustainable transport technology. The thrust of his argument seems to be—
Mr Christopher Chope (in the Chair)
Order. Interventions are getting longer and longer. At least one other hon. Member wishes to participate in this debate.
Wales Bill
Debate between Christopher Chope and Geraint Davies(10 years, 6 months ago)
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The Temporary Chair (Mr Christopher Chope)
Order. Only one person can speak at a time.