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Written question asked by Lord Blencathra (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 15 July 1997. It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 July 1997 on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.


Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Question
If the Government supports the 1992 Rio Declaration.
Answer

Mr. Maclean: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if the Government supports the 1992 Rio Declaration; and if he will make a statement. [8128] Angela Eagle: At the recent Special Session of the UN General Assembly, which reviewed progress since the Rio Earth Summit, the United Kingdom reaffirmed its commitment to all the agreements reached at Rio, including the Rio Declaration.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
8128; 298 c126W
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Rio Declaration on Environment and Development