The independent commentary on British political affairs.
The independent commentary on British political affairs.
May 2008
Vol. 11, No. 11
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The draft Climate Change Bill, published by the government in March 2007 for consultation, proposes to set a target of a 60 per cent reduction in UK carbon dioxide emissions by the year 2050, measured against 1990 emission figures. If the Bill were to become law, it would be the duty of the Secretary of State [for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs] to ensure that this 60 per cent target is met.
In order to discharge this duty the Secretary of State would be under a further duty to…
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