Department for Business and Trade written question – answered at on 28 October 2024.
Clive Jones
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Trade)
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he plans to make the strengthening of UK climate commitments a priority during the negotiation of free trade agreements.
Douglas Alexander
Minister of State (Department for Business and Trade)
This Government is committed to being an international leader on environmental issues, including tackling climate change, achieving net zero and delivering growth.
The FTAs with Australia, New Zealand and CPTPP include binding commitments such as non-derogation from their environmental laws, and affirm international environment and climate commitments including the Paris Agreement. The UK is committed to promoting high environmental standards and deepening cooperation with trade partners on climate and environment issues.
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