Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, whether he plans to retain the role of Special Representative for Climate Change within his Department.

Climate change is one of the important global issues that the Foreign and Commonwealth Office works on through diplomacy around the world. Following entry into force of the Paris Agreement, UK climate diplomacy is focussed on ensuring its full implementation and effective follow up, and maximising the commercial opportunities for British business that a global transition to a low-carbon economy affords. We are therefore exploring options for senior representation on climate change to ensure the UK remains at the forefront of international efforts.