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Climate Change Convention

Asked by Lee AndersonReform UKDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 3 September 2025UIN 69436

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what the cost to the UK taxpayer is for the COP30 climate summit.

Answered by Kerry McCarthy

The size and composition of the UK delegation is still being determined, along with various logistical elements. Some costs will only be finalised after the summit concludes.

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