COP26

Clive Efford Excerpts
Monday 15th November 2021

(3 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Boris Johnson Portrait The Prime Minister
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We will make sure that we hold the developed world’s feet to the fire. We got very close to the $100 billion, and we will get there or thereabouts by 2023. Frankly, that is much better than seemed possible earlier in the negotiations.

Clive Efford Portrait Clive Efford (Eltham) (Lab)
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The Prime Minister has dodged the issue of turning the City of London into the capital of green investment. The UK represents 1% of global emissions, but the City of London’s corporations and financial institutions represent 15% of global emissions. Where is his plan to ensure they commit to 1.5° and zero emissions?

Boris Johnson Portrait The Prime Minister
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The City of London is already the global centre of green investment, and its lead is continually growing.