GREEN TAXES NEEDED TO HIT EMISSIONS TARGET - HUHNE

11.43.33am GMT Mon 5th Mar 2007

Commenting reports that the Government will miss its 2020 target of reducing emissions by 20%, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary, Chris Huhne MP said:

"It's time that the Government delivered on its targets, rather than just congratulating itself for setting them.

"The next budget must tackle emissions from cars and planes through a green tax switch that shifts the tax burden from people onto pollution.

"The Government also has a gaping hole in its climate change strategy due to its failure to tackle emissions from homes and offices."