Trade Deals Environmental Standards 2021-10-21
2021-10-21
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A leaked document suggests the UK prioritises economic growth over climate protection in trade negotiations, raising concerns about environmental commitments.
What recent discussions has she had with UK trade partners on including clauses on environmental standards into future trade deals? Last week, a leaked document by departmental officials revealed that it is the Government's policy to prioritise economic growth over climate protection. If this is not true, can she explain why such a document was written and circulated?
The UK seeks ambitious environmental provisions in all future trade deals, including with Australia and New Zealand. The Australian deal includes a substantive article affirming both parties' commitments to address climate change under the UN framework convention on climate change and the Paris agreement.
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The specific prioritisation of economic growth over environmental standards was not directly addressed.
Economic Growth And Climate Protection Are Not Mutually Exclusive
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A leaked document suggests the UK prioritises economic growth over climate protection in trade negotiations, raising concerns about environmental commitments.
Can she explain why a leaked document by departmental officials revealed that it is the Government's policy to prioritise economic growth over climate protection. If this is not true, can she confirm whether the Government will rule out trade deals with countries such as Brazil and Malaysia if they continue destroying their rainforests?
Economic growth and climate change are not mutually exclusive; they go hand in hand. The environment and climate change will continue to be a key priority for the UK, helping British businesses driving the green agenda with clean technologies of the future.
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The question about ruling out trade deals was not addressed directly, focusing instead on economic growth and environmental commitments in general terms.
Economic Growth And Climate Protection Are Not Mutually Exclusive
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A leaked document suggests that the UK prioritises economic growth over climate protection in trade negotiations, raising concerns about environmental commitments.
Can she confirm whether the Government will rule out trade deals with countries such as Brazil and Malaysia if they continue to destroy their rainforests?
Economic growth and the UK's world-leading commitment to climate challenges are not mutually exclusive; they go hand in hand. The environment and climate change will continue to be a key priority for the UK, helping British businesses driving the green agenda with clean technologies of the future.
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Assessment & feedback
The question about ruling out trade deals was not addressed directly, focusing instead on economic growth and environmental commitments in general terms.
Economic Growth And Climate Protection Are Not Mutually Exclusive
Response accuracy