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UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Thursday 16 January 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Gavin Newlands criticised the Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary for not directly condemning President Trump's threats.
  • Gavin Newlands questioned if the Government would unequivocally condemn the threats despite seeking a US trade deal.
  • The Foreign Secretary stated that adherence to world heritage conventions was expected.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Gavin Newlands SNP Paisley and Renfrewshire North
Foreign Affairs
Context

The UK is home to 32 UNESCO world heritage sites, including six in Scotland. The Minister previously stated the Government's commitment to protecting these sites.

Question

Gavin Newlands criticised the lack of direct condemnation from the Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary regarding President Trump's threats. He questioned whether the Government would unequivocally condemn these threats despite their need for a US trade deal.

Answer from Helen Whately, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Arts

I think that my previous answer was very clear. The Foreign Secretary made it clear that he expected the conventions on world heritage to be adhered to.

Answered

How: Repetition Of Previous Statement

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