Oral QuestionCOP26

What steps he is taking to consult with (a) civil society and (b) youth groups in preparation for COP26.

Tabled: 27 May 2021Answered: 9 June 2021

Asked by

David Mundell

ConservativeDumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale

Answering Minister

the President of COP26

Answer from Hansard

The Parliamentary Secretary, His Majesty’s Treasury (Emma Reynolds)

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