VoteClimate: Capital Infrastructure Projects: Bristol - 14th October 2020

Capital Infrastructure Projects: Bristol - 14th October 2020

Here are the climate-related sections of speeches by MPs during the Commons debate Capital Infrastructure Projects: Bristol.

Full text: https://hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2020-10-14/debates/0BF2A71B-1A70-43C0-8239-DB8E047429C9/CapitalInfrastructureProjectsBristol

16:13 Kerry McCarthy (Labour)

We also need investment in flood resilience infrastructure to help future proof our city against climate change, to protect our heritage tourism and cultural sites, and improve cycling and walking routes. It would also unlock land for up to 4,500 homes, protect 12,000 existing homes and businesses from flooding and add £6.2 billion to the local economy.

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16:28 The Minister for Housing (Christopher Pincher)

In the short time remaining, I will say a few words about green recovery. Tackling climate change is also a priority for the Government. Last year, the United Kingdom became the first country in the world to put into law the ambition to wipe out our contribution to climate change by 2050. I am glad to hear from colleagues —either directly or outside the Chambers—that there are projects for sustainable energy infrastructure in and around Bristol, and I will keep my eye on them.

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