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EU ETS auction: statement by Greg Barker

Commenting on today’s EU ETS auction, Climate Change Minister Greg Barker said: “Today’s successful auction is a testament to the high level…

• From: Department of Energy & Climate Change and The Rt Hon Gregory Barker
• Published: 10 February 2011

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Commenting on today’s EU ETS auction, Climate Change Minister Greg Barker said:

“Today’s successful auction is a testament to the high level of security the UK applies to its registry. Swift action meant that the UK was one of the first registries to reopen following recent cyber security attacks. The UK will continue to press the European Commission and Member States to ensure security levels are improved across the EU, which I believe is vital to continued confidence in this growing market.”

Published 10 February 2011