§ 25. David TaylorTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister when he next expects to discuss further development on climate change negotiations with the US Administration. [1895]
§ Mrs. RocheMinisters keep in close touch with the US and will be discussing further developments on climate change again at the sixth meeting of the Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on climate change (COP6).
§ Mr. Damian GreenTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister (1) what responsibility he has for developing the UK's climate change strategy; [820]
(2) what plans he has to visit international conferences relating to climate change in the next 12 months; [803]
(3) when he next intends to meet the French Environment Minister for discussions on climate change. [821]
§ The Deputy Prime MinisterI will continue to play a role in international climate change discussions and negotiations on behalf of the Prime Minster.