MPs examine Environment Audit Committee's analysis of the Chancellor's failure to deliver on environmental issues.

Mr. Charles Walker (Broxbourne) (Con): Surely there must be some good news somewhere. It cannot really be this grim, can it?

Mr. Stuart: I recognise that my speech is dirge-like in flavour.

In 2006, the EAC again stated:

"We are very disappointed by this Pre-Budget Report.