Blue Belt Programme 2024-04-30
2024-04-30
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Q1
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The MP inquired about the effectiveness of the blue belt programme in protecting marine environments.
What recent assessment has been made of the impact of the blue belt programme on ocean health?
The blue belt programme supports the protection and sustainable management of 4.3 million sq km of ocean around Britain's overseas territories.
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No recent assessment or specific data provided on impact.
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Q2
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The MP raised concerns about plastic pollution in oceans, citing the blue belt programme's success.
Will the Government consider strengthening the UN global plastics treaty in the upcoming negotiations?
My hon. Friend is absolutely right, and it is at the centre of negotiations by the Under-Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, my hon. Friend the Member for Taunton Deane (Rebecca Pow), in Ottawa last week.
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Did not commit to strengthening treaty specifically; mentioned ongoing discussions instead.
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Q3
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The MP visited St Helena and highlighted the importance of enhancing biodiversity in UK's overseas territories.
What more help are the British Government giving to the overseas territories Governments to ensure that their biodiversity can be enhanced and maintained?
The UK is a founding member of the high ambition coalition to end plastic pollution, which aims to stop plastic flowing into the environment by 2040. The overseas territories are not suppliers but receivers of much of it, highlighting the importance of this initiative.
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Did not address support for biodiversity maintenance; discussed plastic pollution efforts instead.
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Q4
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The MP questioned about regular interdepartmental meetings to discuss the blue belt programme in relation to the Arctic and Antarctic.
Has a Minister made an assessment of how the blue belt programme can work properly if all Ministers responsible for the Arctic meet regularly?
My hon. Friend makes an important point, and I am advised that the meeting is, I think, today.
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Q5
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The MP expressed constituent concerns over UK's ratification delay for the global ocean treaty, seeking an assessment on its compatibility with the blue belt programme.
Has a Minister made an assessment of how the UK's delay in ratifying the global ocean treaty could limit human activity in sanctuary areas and impact overseas territories' water protection?
The Government are extremely well joined up on that matter, with DEFRA Minister working closely with the Foreign Office. The hon. Lady can reassure her constituents that this matter is very much in hand.
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No specific assessment or commitment provided; mentioned coordination efforts instead.
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