HC Deb 02 February 1998 vol 305 c554W
Mr. Matthew Taylor

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what mechanisms he has put in place to ensure the Government's objective of promoting sustainable development is reflected in the outcome of the comprehensive spending reviews for his Department. [25902]

Mr. Morley

In accordance with the terms of reference for the Government's Comprehensive Spending Review, the Department is reviewing all aspects of its expenditure and determining how best its programme can contribute to the Government's objectives, including in particular the aims of enhancing opportunity and fairness and promoting employment and investment for sustained economic growth.