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Bank of England: Climate Change

Commons · Question 2879 · Tabled 30 Aug 2024 · Treasury · Official record

Answered 9 Sep 2024

Question

Asked by Mark Garnier

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will take steps with Cabinet colleagues to require the Bank of England to (a) take account of climate change in its mandates and (b) publish a timetable for doing this.

Answer

Answered by Tulip Siddiq, 9 Sep 2024

Tackling climate change is a key part of this Government’s agenda, reflected in our Mission to make Britain a clean energy superpower. We recognise the significant risks posed by climate change to the financial system and wider economy, and are committed ...