Net Zero Carbon Emissions: UK’s Progress

Norman Lamb Excerpts
Thursday 28th February 2019

(5 years, 8 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Layla Moran Portrait Layla Moran
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The hon. Gentleman is right. Report after report and evidence after evidence show that the UK is not doing enough to drive down emissions.

Norman Lamb Portrait Norman Lamb (North Norfolk) (LD)
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I am delighted that my hon. Friend has secured this debate. She has made the point that emissions have not fallen. In fact, most recently, they have increased. Does she agree that the target of ending carbon vehicles by 2040 is not ambitious enough?

Layla Moran Portrait Layla Moran
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My right hon. Friend is absolutely right. The theme of my speech today is that we are not doing enough.