§ Mr. Simon HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department who is the Minister responsible for considering the environmental implications of all of his Department's policies; when that person was appointed; what actions his Department has taken since the appointment of a responsible Minister; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter LloydThe Government are appointing a Minister within each Department to take particular responsibility for environmental aspects of the Department's policies and programmes. A list of nominated Ministers will be announced shortly.