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<p>The UK does not have any fossil fuel subsidies. The Government sees clear benefits
from climate, domestic energy security and budgetary stability perspectives, of phasing
out such subsidies internationally. Therefore, where helpful, we will continue to
aid the global effort to phase out fossil fuel subsidies. The UK remains a strong
supporter of the G20 commitment to rationalise and phase out, over the medium term,
inefficient fossil fuel subsidies that encourage wasteful consumption. You may also
be aware that my rt. hon. Friend the Secretary of State recently announced that the
UK will support the Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform Communique - which is to be presented
at the Climate Change negotiations in Paris later this year - calling for more action
on this matter.</p>
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