Question to the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the New Zealand Government's proposed prohibition on findings of tort liability for greenhouse gas emissions on the UK-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement.

The Department for Business and Trade monitors developments that may affect the implementation of the UK–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), including through its continued compliance monitoring processes.

We are committed to ensuring the effective implementation of the environmental and climate provisions under the FTA and maintain regular engagement with New Zealand officials through the FTA’s established engagement mechanisms.

The Department continues to keep this matter under review and work closely with colleagues at the British High Commission Wellington.