Climate Change Bill [HL]

This has been an interesting and wide-ranging debate. With his usual perception, my noble friend Lord Rooker recognised that this amendment would be expansive and cover the wide range of the economy. Therefore it was felt that it might not be unhelpful for a Treasury spokesman to reply to this amendment. I am sorry that my noble friend Lord Lea finds that a totally inadequate response on the Government’s part—even before I have managed to utter a few words.