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Global Climate and Development Finance
28 June 2023
Lead MP
Liam Byrne
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
Climate
Other Contributors: 1
At a Glance
Liam Byrne raised concerns about global climate and development finance in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
How the Debate Unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
Moves the bill requiring the Secretary of State to publish proposals for increasing UK Special Drawing Rights on-lending via IMF, transferring European Investment Bank capital returns to World Bank, and supporting African Development Bank. Emphasises need for action under Paris Agreement.
Liam Byrne
Lab
Birmingham Hodge Hill
Declares interest as chair of Parliamentary Network on the World Bank and IMF, argues Bill is overdue due to increasing global challenges such as extreme poverty, hunger, disease, conflict, debt, and climate change. Proposes three key measures: increase SDR on-lending like Japan, support African Development Bank with SDRs, help build a bigger World Bank by recycling European Investment Bank capital returns.
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