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Rescheduling of COP26

Wednesday 20 May 2020 · 2 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Barry Gardiner inquired about discussions with the Scottish Government regarding the rescheduling of COP26 to 2021.
  • The Minister stated that the COP Bureau of the United Nations framework convention on climate change will decide on the revised date for COP26.
  • The Minister assured that decisions regarding suitable accommodation for COP26 will be made as the summit is rescheduled.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Barry Gardiner Lab Brent West
Climate Scotland
Context

The original plan for COP26 included housing 30,000 delegates in cruise liners docked in the Clyde. This proposal was criticized as both expensive and counterproductive due to pollution from diesel emissions.

Question

What discussions has he had with the Scottish Government on rescheduling COP26 to be held in Glasgow in 2021?

Answer from Douglas Ross

The decision on a revised date for COP26 in 2021 will be taken by the COP Bureau of the United Nations framework convention on climate change, in co-operation with the UK and Italy.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Details of discussions with the Scottish Government were not provided.

How: Broad Statement, Reference To External Decision-Making Body

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Q2 Barry Gardiner Lab Brent West
Climate
Context

The original plan included housing delegates in cruise liners, which was criticized as expensive and environmentally harmful. The question seeks assurance about suitable accommodation.

Question

What assurance can the Minister give that more suitable accommodation is now being prepared?

Answer from Douglas Ross

Decisions will continue to be taken on COP26 when it is rescheduled. The summit will host the largest number of delegates ever in the UK and we are committed to celebrating this achievement while considering the point raised about suitable accommodation.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific assurance regarding preparation for accommodation was not provided.

How: Broad Statement, Celebratory Language

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