Source · Select Committees · Environmental Audit Committee

Recommendation 2

2 Accepted

FCDO developing Antarctic Strategy to enhance transparency of UK interests

Conclusion
We welcome the former Minister’s announcement that the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office is developing an Antarctic Strategy to define the UK’s interests and ambitions in the region. A publicly available strategy will enhance transparency of the UK’s interests in Antarctica, and promote greater parliamentary interest and debate on Antarctic issues. (Conclusion, Paragraph 30)
Government Response Summary
The government accepts this conclusion and commits to publishing an Antarctic strategy before the end of the year, taking the committee’s report and recommendations into consideration during its production.
Government Response Accepted
HM Government Accepted
The Government accepts this recommendation. 1. The Government intends to publish an Antarctic strategy before the end of the year. The Committee’s useful report and recommendations will be taken into consideration when producing the strategy.