HC Deb 19 December 2003 vol 416 c88W
Norman Baker

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs pursuant to his written statement of 2 December 2003,Official Report, columns 57–58WS on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Strategy White Paper, for what reason protection of the environment is not included in the list of international strategic priorities; and if he will make a statement. [145276]

Mr. Straw

Sustainable development is listed as one of the Government's eight international strategic priorities. Specific aims listed under this priority include reinvigorating action on climate change, and supporting the Johannesburg Summit commitments with a focus on biodiversity, water, sanitation and human settlements.

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