8 November 2006
A group of schoolchildren got the chance today to voice their concerns about global warming directly to the Prime Minister.
The six pupils, aged between eight and 17, met the PM at 10 Downing Street with a petition signed by nearly 150,000 people calling on the Government to take urgent action.
The group, representing different charities and pressure groups, urged Mr Blair to introduce a climate change Bill into next week’s Queen’s Speech.
Meeting the PM in the Cabinet Room, they told him that Britain should help developing countries to adapt to climate change and help them access clean energy.
He welcomed their concerns, saying his Government were taking the growing problem very seriously. He said it was "absolutely brilliant" that the delegation were so passionate about the issue. He added:
"Next week we’ll be announcing more measures to try to tackle climate change, and essentially we’ve got to give more help individuals to make their contribution. It’s also the responsibility of this country to make sure that we lead the world on this issue."
Rebecca Verlander, 11, from London, was one of those who got to meet the PM. She said:
"Like many of my friends I am very concerned about climate change. I try to do my bit by turning the lights off and using my bike but I think Tony Blair must do his bit too."
The Government has already said it intends to introduce a Climate Change Bill in Parliament at an early opportunity.
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