MPs debated the Paris agreement on climate change
7 September 2016 (updated on 7 September 2016)
MPs debated the Paris agreement on climate change in the House of Commons on Wednesday 7 September. The subject of this debate was chosen by the Opposition.
Paris agreement on climate change
The debate was moved by Shadow Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, Barry Gardiner.
Minister of State for Climate Change and Industry, Nick Hurd, responded on behalf of the Government.
MPs approved the motion on the Paris agreement on climate change without a division.
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