James asked the Minister of State (Foreign & Commonwealth Office, jointly with Department for International Development) what steps his Department is taking to protect (a) forestry and (b) biodiversity in developing countries.
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"The people in North West Norfolk supported our manifesto commitments to tackle climate change and help countries receiving development aid to become more self-sufficient. What steps is my hon. Friend taking to ensure that the aid budget, through CDC, is invested in forestry projects in Africa and elsewhere, both to protect the environment and to help reduce poverty?"
