Oral QuestionForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office

“What recent discussions he has had with his international counterparts on the operation of the Arctic Council.”

Tabled: 26 April 2023Answered: 2 May 2023

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs

Answer from Hansard

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Emma Hardy)

I thank my hon. Friend for raising this important issue. The Government are, of course, strongly committed to ensuring a high level of protection for human health and the environment. I am aware that the Environment Agency is investigating this matter, so I would be happy to meet my hon. Friend to discuss it in detail.