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Written question asked by Graeme Morrice (Labour) on Thursday, 29 January 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 4 February 2015 (named day). It was answered by Justine Greening (Conservative) on Wednesday, 4 February 2015 on behalf of the Department for International Development.


Developing Countries: Sustainable Development

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what recent progress has been made on negotiations to agree the Sustainable Development Goals.

Answer

The first session of intergovernmental negotiations on the Sustainable Development Goals has concluded. The Open Working Group proposal includes 17 goals and 169 targets. The UK supports the breadth and balance of the proposal but will be arguing for a more concise and workable agenda as negotiations progress.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
907438
Session
2014-15
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Developing countries Sustainable development
Link
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