Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Matthew Pennycook and Mohammad Yasin

Tuesday 2nd November 2021 Commons Chamber

[Matthew Pennycook (Greenwich and Woolwich) (Lab)]

8. What fiscal steps he is taking to contribute towards achieving the Government’s net zero emissions target.

[Mohammad Yasin (Bedford) (Lab)]

10. What fiscal steps he is taking to contribute towards achieving the Government’s net zero emissions target.

[The Financial Secretary to the Treasury (Lucy Frazer)]

As 120 world leaders gather in Glasgow today, the hon. Member for Greenwich and Woolwich (Matthew Pennycook) asks a very pertinent question. Our net zero strategy outlines measures to enable us to make the transition to a green and sustainable future. As for fiscal measures, the Budget and spending review commit us to £30 billion of public investment towards net zero.