§ Fiona MactaggartTo ask the Prime Minister when the Performance and Innovation Unit will publish its report on resource productivity; and if he will make a statement. [16700]
§ The Prime MinisterThe Performance and Innovation Unit's report "Resource productivity: making more with less" to Government is being published today. I welcome the report, which will make an important contribution to delivering our goal of sustainable development. The report focuses on how to meet our objectives on economic growth without unacceptable environmental impacts.
Key areas identified in the report for further action include Government procurement; a new approach to sustainable development and resource productivity in small businesses; targeted support for resource productive innovation; and an assessment of long-term indicative targets.
My right hon. Friend the Minister for the Environment will lead on taking forward the implementation and dissemination of the report, in collaboration with colleagues on the ENV(G) Cabinet sub-committee.
Copies have been placed in the Libraries of the House. It is also available on the Cabinet website at www.cabinet-office.gov.uk/innovation.