G20 Rome Summit 2021-10-26
2021-10-26
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Q1
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The G20 summit is approaching, and the government's focus on key issues such as climate change, health, education, and economic recovery is under scrutiny.
What are the Government's priorities for the G20 Rome Summit?
The G20 Rome summit is an opportunity to rally the most powerful nations to tackle the ongoing covid-19 crisis and to secure a sustainable, inclusive recovery. The summit this weekend is immediately before the UK hosts COP26. We will work to build a consensus on climate objectives and to drive forward priorities on health, girls' education and the economic recovery to build back better.
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A significant portion of covid-19 vaccine doses are lying unused, and there is a need to ensure equitable distribution, especially in poorer countries.
The Minister mentioned tackling the pandemic. Last week, WHO's ambassador shared that 240 million doses of vaccine are unused. Will the Government prioritise ensuring poor nations access these vaccines?
This is a global pandemic and we need to get the global population vaccinated. That is why we led the way at the G7 summit earlier in the year, where the Prime Minister committed to sharing 100 million doses by June 2022, 80% of which will go to COVAX.
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Specific priorities for ensuring poor nations access unused vaccines were not detailed beyond general commitments.
We Need To Ensure That The Global Population Gets Vaccinated.
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Q3
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Non-tariff barriers pose challenges for British businesses seeking to trade freely globally, and there is a need to support these businesses effectively.
What specific support is available through our embassy network for northern businesses facing non-tariff barriers in international trade?
My right hon. Friend is a real campaigner for the north of England. Having lived there for 15 years, I know that it is very important. I have just come back from a visit to the Philippines, Singapore and Japan, and one of the things I saw was posts doing everything they can to promote British business on the ground to ensure trade links in exports and in foreign direct investment.
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The specifics of support through embassy network were not addressed; instead, general statements about promoting British businesses were given.
Having Lived There For 15 Years
Posts Doing Everything They Can To Promote British Business
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The humanitarian crisis in northern Ethiopia is worsening, with severe human rights abuses and attacks on Mekelle. The UK has a role to play in addressing these issues.
What specific actions will the Government take regarding the worsening situation in Ethiopia at the upcoming G20 summit?
As the hon. Gentleman will be aware, there was an urgent question yesterday about the situation in Sudan. The situation in northern Ethiopia is dire, and the UK condemns the ongoing violence and the spread of the conflict into Afar and Amhara, as well as the airstrikes impacting civilians and the ongoing human rights abuses and violations. We call on both sides urgently to implement a ceasefire and for the Eritrean forces to depart, and to seek a solution.
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Specific actions beyond condemnations and calls for a ceasefire were not detailed.
Condemns The Ongoing Violence
Calls On Both Sides Urgently
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