HC Deb 19 July 1989 vol 157 cc214-5W
Mr. Campbell-Savours

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what efforts he is making to promote his Department's role in environmental affairs.

Mrs. Virginia Bottomley

The Department issues many publications which give information and guidance to the public on specific environmental issues. In addition, it publishes annually a digest of environmental protection and water statistics which provides authoritative data on most aspects of environmental protection. Copies are in the Library. It has published "Protecting Your Environment—A Guide" which provides a summary of current environmental issues and policies across the board, describes the principles which underlie the Government's actions in this field, and provides a "who does what" guide to environmental protection. A copy is in the Library. It has published "Environment in Trust"—a series of leaflets which give in-depth accounts of environmental issues and current policies. Copies are in the Library.