§ Mr. Simon HughesTo ask the Minister for the Arts what actions have been taken since the appointment of a Minister in his Department to consider the environmental implications of his Department's policies; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Renton[holding answer 1 March 1991]: The environmental implications of the Department's policies are my responsibility. Consideration is given to them as appropriate in consultation with arts bodies, but particularly with the institutions which my Office sponsors. Arts organisations contribute considerably to the enhancement of the environment through conservation activity, assistance towards inner city regeneration, ecological and other research programmes.