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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council

14 December 2020 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Proposed by Wendy Morton Con Aldridge-Brownhills

EnvironmentForeign AffairsMental Health

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At a glance

Key points

  • Wendy Morton chaired a virtual meeting of the Eighth UK-Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council
  • The meeting covered impacts of COVID-19, constitutional relationship, economic resilience, and environmental protection
  • Commitments were made to support vulnerable groups and to enhance biodiversity conservation efforts

Issue summary

Wendy Morton chaired a virtual meeting of the Eighth UK-Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council covering various topics including COVID-19 impacts, constitutional relationship, economic resilience, and environmental protection.

Action requested

The statement outlines commitments made during the council to support vulnerable groups through mental health systems, domestic abuse measures, and children's commissioner roles. It also includes plans for biodiversity conservation and compliance with international maritime conventions at COP26.

Key facts

  • The meeting was held virtually between Monday 23 and Thursday 26 November 2020.
  • Topics discussed included the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, constitutional relationship, economic resilience, trade, border security, prisons, mental health, domestic violence, children's welfare, environmental protection, COP26, and maritime conventions.
  • The Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed the Council.
  • Commitments were made to support vulnerable groups and protect biodiversity.
  • A joint communiqué was issued reflecting commitments to continue working in partnership for security, success, and sustainability of the Overseas Territories.
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