Written questions

Trade Agreements: Climate Change

Commons · Question 8572 · Tabled 10 Oct 2024 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record

Answered 28 Oct 2024

Question

Asked by Clive Jones

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.

Answer

Answered by Douglas Alexander, 28 Oct 2024

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-derog...