Oral QuestionCOP26

What steps he is taking to raise international ambition to address the climate vulnerability of small island developing states ahead of COP26.

Tabled: 27 May 2021Answered: 9 June 2021

Asked by

Kerry McCarthy

LabourBristol East

Answering Minister

the President of COP26

Answer from Hansard

The Chancellor of the Exchequer (Rachel Reeves)

In July, a Treasury assessment of public spending showed that this Government inherited a £22 billion black hole in the public finances. I took immediate action— [ Interruption. ] Those on the Opposition Benches may not like it, but it is true. [ Interruption. ]