6. 6. Debate by Individual Members under Standing Order 11.21(iv): Climate Change

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 4:17 pm on 4 October 2017.

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Photo of Lesley Griffiths Lesley Griffiths Labour 4:17, 4 October 2017

Ten years ago. Well, exactly, and things have moved on so swiftly in that 10 years. I know that Martin Burgess—you referred to the PhD student who is one of your constituents—my officials have met with him to discuss this and we’ve looked at what legislation would be needed for a PCA, and I would say that it’s unlikely at the moment that we have those powers. Also, the pilot that you referred to, I think, again, the same basis around legislative competence could hinder that also. But as you said, it was 10 years ago and I think our understanding of climate science certainly has increased dramatically, and also—and this is probably more important—the need for action has obviously become more—