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Written question asked by Lord Porter of Spalding (Conservative) on Tuesday, 2 April 2019, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 April 2019. It was answered by Lord Bates (Conservative) on Tuesday, 16 April 2019 on behalf of the Department for International Development.

Sustainable Development

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what consideration they have given to the conclusion in the report by the Environmental Audit Committee Sustainable Development Goals in the UK, published on 26 April 2017 (HC 596), that they should do everything they can to support partners, including local government, to contribute towards delivering the Sustainable Development Goals.

Answer

It is vital that all levels of Government, as well as civil society, business and others, continue to work together to deliver the Global Goals.

The UK Voluntary National Review (VNR) will be an important opportunity to highlight work across the country to support delivery of the Global Goals, and we are determined it will tell the story beyond Central Government. Last month the Government hosted a series of VNR engagement events, including two focussed on local delivery of the Goals in Leeds and Bristol. We have also received over 200 submissions from organisations to our VNR website, showcasing what they are doing to deliver the Goals. This included a number of submissions from local authorities.

The VNR is a stepping-stone rather than an end in itself and is an important tool to further galvanise action and activity across the UK in pursuit of the Goals.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL15013
Session
2017-19
Related items
Subjects
Sustainable development
Link
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