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Written question asked by Alex Sobel (Labour) on Monday, 20 May 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 May 2024. It was answered by David Rutley (Conservative) on Thursday, 23 May 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Peru: Drugs and Palm Oil

Question

To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary, what recent discussions he has had with his Peruvian counterpart on (a) the expansion of oil palm plantations and (b) narcotics production.

Answer

I [Minister Rutley] visited Peru in October 2023 and held discussions with senior representatives of the Peruvian Government, including my former counterpart, Vice Foreign Minister Higueras Hare and separately the former Minister for the Environment, Albina Ruiz. We discussed a range of issues including the protection of Peru's environment and the threats posed by serious organised crime, including illegal narcotics production.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
27161
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Drugs Peru Palm oil
Link
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