Here are the climate-related sections of speeches by MPs during the Commons debate Renewable Energy.
Full text: https://hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2013-06-05/debates/13060568000015/RenewableEnergy
Mark Lazarowicz (Edinburgh North and Leith) (Lab/Co-op)
1. What steps she is taking to promote co-operation in the development of renewable energy between Northern Ireland, the rest of the UK and the Republic of Ireland.
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The Minister of State, Northern Ireland Office (Mike Penning)
Both the Government and the Northern Ireland Executive are committed to encouraging a clean and diverse portfolio of domestic energy supply which includes renewable energy sources to meet economic, social and environmental needs.
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Mark Lazarowicz
As the Minister knows, the seas around the west coast of Scotland and the shores of Ireland have immense potential for renewable energy. What assessment has been made of how that potential can be maximised by new and upgraded interconnectors?
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Mr Jeffrey M. Donaldson (Lagan Valley) (DUP)
One of Northern Ireland’s attributes is its beautiful countryside and rural setting. As we pursue renewable energy sources, it is important for us not to end up with the blight of windmills throughout our countryside. I hope that the Minister will bear that in mind as he co-operates with our neighbours in the Republic.
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