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Written Question
Cattle: Brazil
Wednesday 8th February 2023

Asked by: Ian Liddell-Grainger (Conservative - Bridgwater and West Somerset)

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the Government is taking steps to work with the Brazilian Government on eradicating cattle-laundering on illegally deforested Amazon land.

Answered by David Rutley

Deforestation in the Amazon has a detrimental impact on global climate and environmental conservation goals. Deforestation, which has been happening at a worrying rate for many years, also affects livelihoods, biodiversity and carbon sequestration. The UK welcomes the commitment made by President Lula at COP27 to strengthen Brazil's domestic action on climate change, including achieving zero deforestation by 2030, in line with the Glasgow Leaders Declaration on Forests.

Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 15 Mar 2022
Commonwealth Day

"I beg to move,

That this House has considered Commonwealth Day.

I am delighted to work under your chairmanship again, Mr Davies. We have, for many years, worked together on various things, both here and in Europe. I am delighted also to see so many colleagues joining us to celebrate …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 15 Mar 2022
Commonwealth Day

"I would like thank my hon. Friend on three counts: first, for his courtesy in intervening, as he raises a very important question; secondly, for all the work he has done on behalf of the Commonwealth; and thirdly for the overseas trips he has undertaken very nobly.

The point my …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 15 Mar 2022
Commonwealth Day

"I thank my hon. Friend again, because that is a very good intervention. He is absolutely right: this is a very young organisation. If we take India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and a lot of Africa, these are very young people. As you well know, Mr Davies, the younger you get people, …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 15 Mar 2022
Commonwealth Day

"I gently say to the hon. Gentleman that I think there is a slight misunderstanding here. The Commonwealth does not deal with aid budgets; it does not deal with anything to do with Government, but Governments are part of what we do.

The hon. Gentleman mentioned certain countries that we …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 15 Mar 2022
Commonwealth Day

"I thank the Minister and all Members who have taken part in the debate. I am grateful for everybody’s insight and to the Minister for being able to take on the points that have been raised. I know that the point about the CPA’s status will be taken on board. …..."
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Written Question
Brazil: Rainforests
Thursday 9th September 2021

Asked by: Ian Liddell-Grainger (Conservative - Bridgwater and West Somerset)

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the May 2020 letter from UK companies including Tesco, Asda, Sainsburys and Burger King to Brazilian Deputies and Senators expressing concern at the rapid destruction of the Amazon, what representations he has made to his Brazilian counterpart on halting deforestation in that country.

Answered by Wendy Morton - Shadow Minister (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

In June, the Foreign Secretary spoke with the Brazilian Foreign Minister about Brazil's climate commitments, including on illegal deforestation. In August, COP26 Conference President Designate, Alok Sharma met key stakeholders in Brazil to reinforce the need for action on deforestation and climate change. At COP26 in November, we plan to agree a game-changing global roadmap of actions, reducing deforestation and promoting sustainable development to put the world on a path to truly sustainable supply chains. As COP26 approaches, we will continue to engage with our Brazilian partners on deforestation and climate change.

We are also working to secure important subnational and private sector commitments. Four Brazilian states have now made formal net-zero pledges, including Pará, which has Brazil's highest deforestation rate. Four other states have applied to join the Race to Zero, and almost 50% of Brazil's economy and half its emissions will be covered by pledges to reach net zero by 2050.

Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 16 Mar 2021
Commonwealth Day 2021

"I beg to move,

That this House has considered Commonwealth Day 2021.

It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Paisley. I want to thank you personally for the work that you have done for the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association over many years, as did your father before you. …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 16 Mar 2021
Commonwealth Day 2021

"Thank you, Mr Paisley, and may I thank you once again for all your help with the CPA? I also thank the Minister. He has been very self-deprecating, but he was an extremely good chairman. I was his deputy, and we worked well together. I have many fond memories of …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 16 Mar 2021
Commonwealth Day 2021

"Thank you very much indeed, Mr Paisley. This has been a great debate, and I thank all my colleagues for their incredible kindness to the CPA. I wish you well, Mr Paisley, and everyone else.

Question put and agreed to.

Resolved,

That this House has considered Commonwealth Day 2021...."
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