Third Report - Net Zero and UN Climate Summits: Scrutiny of Preparations for COP26 – interim report

The government reiterates the five main goals of the UK Presidency for COP26 but does not provide the requested clear list of measures or criteria for how success will be measured against each goal.

The government response outlines its overarching goals for the COP26 Presidency, but it does not directly address the committee's point about ensuring the highest levels of resourcing and priority for the summit across government.

The government response outlines the goals of the UK Presidency for COP26, but does not address the recommendation to publicly clarify how the full force of the British civil service is being applied to achieve these outcomes.

The government recognises the importance of parliamentary scrutiny, welcomes current scrutiny, and states that the COP26 President has agreed to select committee appearances, with engagements shared with ministerial colleagues and officials.

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.

The government's response focuses on the priority of COP26 and international engagement, rather than acknowledging or responding to the committee's welcome for parliamentary questioning of the COP26 President.

The government's response focuses on the importance of COP26 and diplomatic efforts, but does not address the committee's concern about parliamentary scrutiny not being substituted by APPG engagement.

The government states the COP26 President is liaising with colleagues and the Leader of the House will inform Parliament on recess dates in due course, deferring a commitment to align the autumn recess with COP26 weeks.

The government's response provides no specific information regarding the recommendation for expanding the COP26 delegation or engaging with parliamentarians and devolved legislators.

The government states it is ensuring health is a priority and maintains close dialogue with the Scottish Government on planning. However, proposals for health protection and contingency measures remain in development and will be shared once finalised.

The government response discusses the COP26 President's liaison regarding recess dates, failing to address the recommendation to outline steps for COP26 success regardless of format or provide details on digital events.

The government's response states that the COP26 President is liaising with colleagues regarding recess dates, failing to address the committee's request for details on conference adjustments for delegates' participation and equality of access during the pandemic.

The government's response states that the COP26 President is liaising with colleagues regarding recess dates, completely failing to address the recommendation to commit to the sixth carbon budget advice and lay the Statutory Instrument.

The government response is irrelevant, stating only that the COP26 President is liaising with colleagues and the Leader of the House will inform on recess dates, completely failing to address the recommendation.