Thursday 21st January 2021

(3 years, 10 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord True Portrait Lord True (Con)
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My Lords, I know the noble Lord’s personal commitment to some of the causes set out in the G7 agenda. I think there is a wide area of agreement here. I understand the points made about overseas aid, but we will still be allocating £10,000 million to overseas aid. Based on the latest OECD data, the UK will remain the second-highest donor in the G7.

Earl of Sandwich Portrait The Earl of Sandwich (CB) [V]
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My Lords, since the UK is a world leader in setting targets, will the Prime Minister urge the G7 countries, as part of their climate agenda, to set targets for developing countries to step up investment in clean energy and green technology, and to provide technical assistance in developing their non-oil private sector?

Lord True Portrait Lord True (Con)
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My Lords, of course, one hopes that all nations will assent to these high ideals, including, for example, China.