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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions he has had with the Mongolian government to ensure that UK-based companies will be awarded contracts in respect of the extraction of natural minerals in that country; and what steps he is taking to ensure that any...
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions he has had with the Mongolian government to ensure that UK-based companies will be awarded contracts in respect of the extraction of natural minerals in that country; and what steps he is taking to ensure that any...
We are working hard to build a stronger trading relationship with Mongolia for the mutual benefit of both countries. The extraction of natural minerals in Mongolia is an important catalyst to Mongolia's economic growth and we have highlighted to the Mongolian Government the expertise that British companies offer in this area. In February, I met Tsagaan Puntsag, the Chief of Staff to the President of Mongolia, where I discussed this issue. I also hosted the biennial UK—Mongolia Round Table talks in November 2012 where I discussed with the Mongolia Deputy Foreign Minister Damba Gankhuyag commercial opportunities for both countries. Opportunities in Mongolia's extractive industries were an important part of these discussions. In order to promote further opportunities for UK companies in Mongolia, UKTI have recently opened an office in Ulaanbaatar to support UK firms doing business in a sustainable manner.
I wish to inform the House that the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, together with the Ministry of Defence and the Department for International Development, is today publishing the 24th progress report on developments in Afghanistan since November 2010.
Foreign Office Senior Minister of State Baroness Warsi made her second visit to...
I wish to inform the House that the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, together with the Ministry of Defence and the Department for International Development, is today publishing the 24th progress report on developments in Afghanistan since November 2010.
Foreign Office Senior Minister of State Baroness Warsi made her second visit to...
My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (William Hague) has made the following written Ministerial Statement.
I wish to inform the House that the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, together with the Ministry of Defence and the Department for International Development, is today publishing the 26th...
My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (William Hague) has made the following written Ministerial Statement.
I wish to inform the House that the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, together with the Ministry of Defence and the Department for International Development, is today publishing the 26th...
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what initiatives his Department supports on the promotion of conflict-free resources for use in mobile telephones.
[151904]
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what initiatives his Department supports on the promotion of conflict-free resources for use in mobile telephones.
[151904]
The FCO works closely with UK companies, particularly in the diamond, gold and jewellery sectors, to encourage trade in conflict-free minerals. The FCO has contributed to the development of guidance by the OECD for companies with gold, tin, tantalum and tungsten supply chains (minerals that are used in mobile phones) and by the World Gold Council, in order to provide UK companies with the necessary tools to undertake effective due diligence checks on their supply chains to ensure that the minerals and gold they purchase does not fund conflict. The FCO encourages companies sourcing gold and minerals from the Great Lakes Region of Africa to undertake such due diligence. We also support the work done by the London Bullion Market Association to create responsible gold supply chains. The FCO is also working with the European Commission to ensure that the EU plays a more active role in encouraging companies to implement the OECD guidance.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what rights the two communities in Cyprus have with respect to natural resources within Cypriot territorial boundaries, including territorial waters, under the 1960 Treaty of Guarantee; and specifically whether benefits derived from oil and gas resources within territorial waters are accessible to both communities pro...
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what rights the two communities in Cyprus have with respect to natural resources within Cypriot territorial boundaries, including territorial waters, under the 1960 Treaty of Guarantee; and specifically whether benefits derived from oil and gas resources within territorial waters are accessible to both communities pro...
The 1960 treaty of guarantee covers the independence, territorial integrity and security of the Republic of Cyprus. It does not specify any rights for the two communities with respect to natural resources. It remains our view that such natural resources should be developed for the benefit of all the communities in Cyprus.
With permission, I will make a statement, as we do quarterly, on our progress in Afghanistan. This represents the combined assessment of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, the Ministry of Defence, and the Department for International Development.
I pay tribute to the great courage and professionalism of our armed forces in...
With permission, I will make a statement, as we do quarterly, on our progress in Afghanistan. This represents the combined assessment of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, the Ministry of Defence, and the Department for International Development.
I pay tribute to the great courage and professionalism of our armed forces in...
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change what work his Department is undertaking on resource depletion and its implications for climate change and growth.
[148827]
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change what work his Department is undertaking on resource depletion and its implications for climate change and growth.
[148827]
DECC's analysis of its policies and future energy market trends is underpinned by projections for the prices of oil, gas and coal:
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-energy-climate-change/series/fossil-fuel-price-projections
These projections are updated annually and take into account future availability of these resources based on potential trends in global supply and demand. DECC has also published (jointly with DFT and DEFRA) a UK Bioenergy Strategy which considers the future availability of bioenergy resources to the UK:
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/48337/5142-bioenergy-strategy-.pdf
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what work his Department is currently undertaking on resource depletion and its implications for UK growth.
[147727]
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what work his Department is currently undertaking on resource depletion and its implications for UK growth.
[147727]
DEFRA recognises that business success and UK growth depend on the efficient use of resources, and ensuring that companies address and manage any potential risks around 'depletion' or supply interruption.
The Government's Resource Security Action Plan, published by DEFRA and the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills in March 2012, set out the Government's position on the security of supply of materials, particularly metals and minerals. The action plan outlined the need for a partnership approach between business and the Government to manage the implications for the UK. It sets out actions by the Government and business to make the most of valuable resources, save money and address resource risks. It highlights the potential of improved resource efficiency, re-use, re-manufacturing and recycling to both address resource risks and contribute to a sustainable growing economy. Work is in progress to follow up the actions.
The Government today set out their continuing commitment to transparency within the extractive industries. The Government continue to push for agreement at European level on new rules to require large and listed companies to report payment made to all levels of Government within the countries they operate. Strong EU action...
The Government today set out their continuing commitment to transparency within the extractive industries. The Government continue to push for agreement at European level on new rules to require large and listed companies to report payment made to all levels of Government within the countries they operate. Strong EU action...
My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills (Dr Vince Cable) has today made the following Statement.
The Government today set out their continuing commitment to transparency within the extractive industries. The Government continue to push for agreement at European level on new rules to require...
My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills (Dr Vince Cable) has today made the following Statement.
The Government today set out their continuing commitment to transparency within the extractive industries. The Government continue to push for agreement at European level on new rules to require...
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills on how many occasions he has met business representatives to discuss the development of corporate natural capital accounting in the UK.
[131633]
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills on how many occasions he has met business representatives to discuss the development of corporate natural capital accounting in the UK.
[131633]
None.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what progress his Department has made on including natural capital in the UK Environmental Accounts.
[131641]
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what progress his Department has made on including natural capital in the UK Environmental Accounts.
[131641]
DEFRA has a commitment to work with the Office for National Statistics (ONS) to include natural capital in the UK Environmental Accounts. DEFRA is already acting on this commitment by working in close partnership with ONS and is strongly committed to ensuring this happens quickly. Government understands that the ONS intends to publish a roadmap on their plans later this month.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on what date the first annual State of Natural Capital Report will be published.
[131642]
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on what date the first annual State of Natural Capital Report will be published.
[131642]
The Natural Capital Committee aims to publish its first annual State of Natural Capital report in spring 2013.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what assessment he has made of natural capital assets in the UK; and which such assets are most important to (a) wellbeing and (b) the economy.
[131643]
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what assessment he has made of natural capital assets in the UK; and which such assets are most important to (a) wellbeing and (b) the economy.
[131643]
The evidence in the independent National Ecosystem Assessment (NEA) report takes into account the economic, health and social benefits we get from nature. The Government is committed to adding to this knowledge base and is therefore supporting a two-year long follow-on phase of the UK NEA. The follow-on phase will further develop and promote the arguments the UK NEA put forward.
We do not yet know which assets are most important to wellbeing or the economy. The Natural Capital Committee's State of Natural Capital report will combine science and economic evidence in a way that will better enable valuation of natural capital stocks and flows.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on how many occasions he has met representatives of the Office of National Statistics to discuss natural capital accounting.
[131644]
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on how many occasions he has met representatives of the Office of National Statistics to discuss natural capital accounting.
[131644]
The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, my right hon. Friend the Member for North Shropshire (Mr Paterson), has had no formal meetings with the Office for National Statistics (ONS). DEFRA officials have met the ONS several times to discuss natural capital accounting.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on how many occasions he has met business representatives to discuss the development of corporate natural capital accounting in the UK.
[131645]
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on how many occasions he has met business representatives to discuss the development of corporate natural capital accounting in the UK.
[131645]
The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, my right hon. Friend the Member for North Shropshire (Mr Paterson), has had no formal meetings with business representatives specifically about the subject of corporate natural capital accounting. However, engagement with business and financial institutions on corporate natural capital accounting is one of the independent Natural Capital Committee's (NCC) main work streams. Several informal meetings initiated by the NCC took place in August and September 2012 to discuss this.
On 5 December 2012 the NCC met landowners and land managers to discuss the methods of accounting for natural capital assets. DEFRA officials are also involved with The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB) study for business.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs whether his Department has developed an inventory of natural capital assets for which it is responsible.
[131646]
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs whether his Department has developed an inventory of natural capital assets for which it is responsible.
[131646]
DEFRA has not developed an inventory of natural capital assets for which it is responsible and currently do not have any plans to do so. Core DEFRA is not directly responsible for any assets but elements of the DEFRA network are, such as the Forestry Commission, the Environment Agency, the Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew and Natural England.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs whether the Natural Capital Committee has been asked to consider the efficiency and effectiveness of Government policies on natural capital.
[131647]
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs whether the Natural Capital Committee has been asked to consider the efficiency and effectiveness of Government policies on natural capital.
[131647]
The Natural Capital Committee remit covers the following three areas:
To provide advice on when, where and how natural assets are being used unsustainably. For example, in a way that takes us beyond some acceptability limits or non linearity thresholds, or in a way that diminishes some measure of comprehensive wealth;
To advise the Government on how it should prioritise action to protect and improve natural capital, so that public and private activity is focused where it will have greatest impact on improving wellbeing in our society. This will include advising the Government
on tools and methodologies to ensure that the value of natural capital is fully taken into account in policy decisions and in economic planning;
To advise the Government on research priorities to improve future advice and decisions on protecting and enhancing natural capital. The Committee's advice in this area will reflect consultations with the Research Councils and the academic community.
The Committee may not:
Perform a watchdog or advocacy role with respect to Government's policy decisions;
Be policy prescriptive in its advice—unless requested by the Secretary of State for the Environment (or by the EA Committee via the Secretary of State); nor
Make decisions on classifications or statistical standards.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs whether the commitment to fully include natural capital in the UK Environmental Accounts will value both the stock and flow of natural capital.
[131648]
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs whether the commitment to fully include natural capital in the UK Environmental Accounts will value both the stock and flow of natural capital.
[131648]
The accounts will cover both the value of the stocks and the value of the services.