International Climate Action Debate
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Julian Lewis
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International Climate Action
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Andrea Leadsom
Obviously, I am delighted to be fulfilling the role of Secretary of State for energy as well as for business. I see the clear link between the amazing UK-led science and innovation and the need for commercialisation of many of the solutions that tackle climate change, so I feel comfortable with the way the Department is now managed. The hon. Lady makes an important point about the specifics of the DEFRA portfolio, but there will be an opportunity to put oral questions to that Department.
Dr Julian Lewis (New Forest East) (Con)
Do we have a policy of using our large international aid budget as a means of incentivising other countries to improve their climate change policies?
Andrea Leadsom
My right hon. Friend will be aware that in our recently published green finance strategy, we committed to aligning all UK overseas development aid with the Paris agreement, so that our development finance is consistent with climate-resilient and low greenhouse gas development pathways. We urge all nations to do likewise.