VoteClimate: King’s Speech - 17th July 2024

King’s Speech - 17th July 2024

Here are the climate-related sections of speeches by MPs during the Commons debate King’s Speech.

Full text: https://hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2024-07-17/debates/2D7D3E47-776E-4B81-8E2A-7854168D6FED/King%E2%80%99SSpeech

Lindsay Hoyle (Other)

My Government recognises the urgency of the global climate challenge and the new job opportunities that can come from leading the development of the technologies of the future. It is committed to a clean energy transition which will lower energy bills for consumers over time. A Bill will be introduced to set up Great British Energy, a publicly owned clean power company headquartered in Scotland, which will help accelerate investment in renewable energy such as offshore wind. Legislation will be brought forward to help the country achieve energy independence and unlock investment in energy infrastructure. A Bill will be introduced to support sustainable aviation fuel production. My Government recognises the need to improve water quality and a Bill will be introduced to strengthen the powers of the water regulator .

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