Written question asked by Jeremy Corbyn (Labour) on Wednesday, 13 December 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 December 2000. It was answered by John Battle (Labour) on Wednesday, 20 December 2000 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, where he expects the Antarctic Environmental Protocol Secretariat to be located; and what the United Kingdom financial and staffing contributions will be.

Answer: Mr. Corbyn: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs where he expects the Antarctic Environmental Protocol Secretariat to be located; and what the United Kingdom financial and staffing contributions will be. [143413] Mr. Battle: The issue of the Antarctic Treaty Secretariat, including its location, is likely to be discussed at the next Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting. The date and venue of that meeting have yet to be confirmed. Matters relating to finance and staffing of the Secretariat have yet to receive substantive attention from Antarctic Treaty Parties.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 360 c200W; 143413
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Antarctic Antarctic Treaty Finance Environment protection Location Staff
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk