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Speeches by Whitby.

Every Hansard contribution by John Whitby this parliament, most recent first. Back to the MP page for the headline figures and analysed positions.

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DateDebate & contributionWords
25 Jun 2025Environmental Audit Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 852)

Thank you. We have heard several times today about the known hotspots around the country. Do you think the Government should be screening the blood of communities in those areas?

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18 Jun 2025Environmental Audit Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 831)

Dr Jenkins, I think you said that emissions from UK aviation are around 35 million tonnes a year. Is that right? What level of emissions would be expected if we go ahead with the airport expansion in the UK as planned?

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18 Jun 2025Environmental Audit Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 831)

Is that including the expansion?

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18 Jun 2025Environmental Audit Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 831)

Do we have any other options to reduce carbon other than efficiencies? Are there any other options that are deliverable?

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18 Jun 2025Environmental Audit Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 831)

Are there opportunity costs for going ahead with airport expansion? If so, what do you think they would be?

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18 Jun 2025Environmental Audit Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 831)

Is that including the expansion?

5
18 Jun 2025Environmental Audit Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 831)

Dr Jenkins, I think you said that emissions from UK aviation are around 35 million tonnes a year. Is that right? What level of emissions would be expected if we go ahead with the airport expansion in the UK as planned?

41
18 Jun 2025Environmental Audit Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 831)

Do we have any other options to reduce carbon other than efficiencies? Are there any other options that are deliverable?

20
18 Jun 2025Environmental Audit Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 831)

Are there opportunity costs for going ahead with airport expansion? If so, what do you think they would be?

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11 Jun 2025Environmental Audit Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 550)

Would introducing a national flood resilience standard help to ensure that all Government infrastructure is built to a consistent level of protection, such as the housing?

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11 Jun 2025Environmental Audit Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 550)

We have just had the spending review—literally; it is still going on—but do current Treasury assessments properly reflect what it costs if we do not act on flood risk, such as the damage to homes, businesses and infrastructure?

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11 Jun 2025Environmental Audit Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 550)

Are the Government underestimating the long-term benefits of investing in flood defences and resilience?

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11 Jun 2025Environmental Audit Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 550)

Would introducing a national flood resilience standard help to ensure that all Government infrastructure is built to a consistent level of protection, such as the housing?

26
11 Jun 2025Environmental Audit Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 550)

You have already alluded to the fact that flooding affects various parts of Government. Do you think that the Treasury has taken a joined-up approach to the financial risks involved?

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11 Jun 2025Environmental Audit Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 550)

We have just had the spending review—literally; it is still going on—but do current Treasury assessments properly reflect what it costs if we do not act on flood risk, such as the damage to homes, businesses and infrastructure?

38
11 Jun 2025Environmental Audit Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 550)

Are the Government underestimating the long-term benefits of investing in flood defences and resilience?

14
11 Jun 2025Environmental Audit Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 550)

Would introducing a national flood resilience standard help to ensure that all Government infrastructure is built to a consistent level of protection, such as the housing?

26
11 Jun 2025Environmental Audit Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 550)

You have already alluded to the fact that flooding affects various parts of Government. Do you think that the Treasury has taken a joined-up approach to the financial risks involved?

30
11 Jun 2025Environmental Audit Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 550)

Are the Government underestimating the long-term benefits of investing in flood defences and resilience?

14
11 Jun 2025Environmental Audit Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 550)

You have already alluded to the fact that flooding affects various parts of Government. Do you think that the Treasury has taken a joined-up approach to the financial risks involved?

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SourceHansard · official report
MethodEach row is one contribution (intervention or speech). Word count from the official text.