Debates between Nusrat Ghani and Desmond Swayne during the 2017-2019 Parliament

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Debate between Nusrat Ghani and Desmond Swayne
Thursday 2nd May 2019

(5 years, 7 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Desmond Swayne Portrait Sir Desmond Swayne (New Forest West) (Con)
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Is there any progress internationally in discussions to include maritime and aviation emissions?

Nusrat Ghani Portrait The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Ms Nusrat Ghani)
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When it comes to maritime emissions, we can look at the work of the International Maritime Organisation, which is opposite us on the Thames. A huge amount of work was done earlier this year to look at driving down greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2050. It is interesting to note that this Government led the high-ambition coalition to get that agreement made, so we are not only leading nationally, but driving down greenhouse gas emissions internationally as well.

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Debate between Nusrat Ghani and Desmond Swayne
Thursday 21st December 2017

(7 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Nusrat Ghani Portrait Ms Nusrat Ghani (Wealden) (Con)
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Happy Christmas to you, Mr Speaker, and to my right hon. Friend the Member for New Forest West (Sir Desmond Swayne), who does not seem to have any Christmas spirit.

Nusrat Ghani Portrait Ms Ghani
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Does the Minister agree that national lottery funding should also be made available to smaller charities? Although they may help fewer people, in my constituency of Wealden there are very few options for vulnerable young and old people. In particular, clued-up.info in Crowborough helps teenagers; Sussex Oakleaf in Hailsham helps people with mental health issues; and the Now! Charity Group provides furniture for unemployed people and those on low income across East Sussex.