Extract from Business Questions - Feb 27

Thursday, 27 February 2020 16:27

Steve Double (St Austell and Newquay) (Con): The Government have rightly committed to net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The plan includes phasing out petrol and diesel cars by 2035, which is going to mean a huge increase in demand for critical minerals such as lithium. The Leader of the House may be aware that Cornwall is rich in lithium and many other minerals used for the motor industry, so can we have a statement from the Government about their strategy on securing a supply of these...Request free trial