The Timber Trade Federation (TTF) has welcomed MPs’ calls for a post of minister for climate change to be created.
A new report by the environment, food and rural affairs committee (EFRA) says a minister is needed to “knock heads together” and ensure all government departments are working effectively to combat the consequences of climate change.
TTF head of public affairs Mark O’Brien said: “Forestry and timber have a key role to play in reducing climate change and we would welcome any increase in this.”
EFRA chairman Michael Jack said the government had so far failed to achieve the right balance between controlling the use of power generation and encouraging energy efficiency.
