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Debate between Tony Lloyd and Charles Hendry
Thursday 1st July 2010

(14 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Charles Hendry Portrait Charles Hendry
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I am seeing the chief executive of Drax almost immediately after Question Time today, so I will have the opportunity to explore that further with her. The co-firing of biomass can make an important contribution, but we have to be certain that it is done sustainably. There are questions about the great deal of shipping involved in the transportation of biomass, but it can certainly make a contribution to reducing our carbon emissions.

Tony Lloyd Portrait Tony Lloyd (Manchester Central) (Lab)
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T8. I am sure the Secretary of State would agree that not only is he responsible for energy but that, as far as climate change goes, he has a duty to drive this policy through every aspect of Government. In that light, can he tell the House how many times this has been an agenda item before the Cabinet?