Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Robin Walker and Gillian Keegan

Thursday 24th January 2019 Commons Chamber

[Gillian Keegan (Chichester) (Con)]

T8. Extreme weather events have cost the global economy more than half a trillion pounds over the past few years, and the scientific consensus is that, unless we halve our greenhouse gas emissions, such events will only become more frequent. Currently, EU institutions monitor and enforce how we in the UK implement our policies. Can the Minister outline his plans for future regulatory oversight?

[The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union (Mr Robin Walker)]

The UK wants to continue to be at the forefront of environmental leadership and tackling climate change. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has set out plans for a green Brexit. With the environment Bill, we will make sure that we have the institutions set up to police that and to monitor our progress on protecting our environment.