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We welcome the COP26 President’s commitment to appear before the Committee.
Recommendation
We welcome the COP26 President’s commitment to appear before the Committee. We invite him to confirm his willingness to appear before the Committee on the three occasions set out above, and to provide detail on any other approaches to facilitating Parliamentary scrutiny of COP26 preparations that he intends to take. This approach should be extended to all devolved legislators.
Government Response Summary
The government's response discusses the priority of COP26 and diplomatic engagement but does not address the committee's invitation for the COP26 President to appear or facilitate parliamentary scrutiny.
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Government Response
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HM Government
Not Addressed
7. The Government has been clear that the delivery of a successful COP26 is a priority. The COP26 team is supported by the UK’s full diplomatic network. The Prime Minister, Foreign Secretary, FCDO ministers, senior officials and our Embassies and High Commissions around the world have all embedded climate into their international engagement.
Source
Committee
Business and Trade Committee
Inquiry
Net zero and UN climate summits
Report
Third Report - Net Zero and UN Climate Summits: Scrutiny of Preparations for COP26 – interim report
05 Mar 2021
HC 1265
Addressee Bodies
Department for Business and Trade
Timeline
Recommendation age
5.4 yrs
Report published
05 Mar 2021