Bill Esterson (Labour)

What assessment he has made of the level of greenhouse gas emissions generated by (a) imports to and (b) exports from the UK. ( 910312 )

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Bill Esterson (Labour)

When emissions from the production of imports, and from sea and air transport are included—minus those of exports—the UK has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 0.6% a year, not the 1.5% that the Government quote for territorial emissions alone. This country depends on imports, including the emissions that they produce. Ministers can kid themselves all they like, but is it not the case that unless the UK cuts the emissions that we are responsible for around the world, we are not going to make the contribution that we need to in order to deal with the climate emergency?

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