Here are the climate-related sections of speeches by MPs during the Commons debate High Speed Rail (West Midlands - Crewe) Bill (First sitting).
09:32 Matt Rodda (Labour)
The UK is off track to meet its emission reduction targets under the Climate Change Act 2008. Transport is the most emitting sector of the economy and the worst performing sector with regard to emissions—indeed, emissions have risen since 2010. HS2 will provide an alternative to domestic flying and will tackle that important issue. It will also allow for more reliable rail services.
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