§ Mr. Simon HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will outline the priorities for future action of the green Minister in his Department(a) over the next year and (b) over this Parliament; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeMy hon. Friend the Minister of State will continue to ensure that the policy and work of my Department take full account of environmental concerns, in accordance with the principles set out in the White Paper "This Common Inheritance" Cm 1200 and the first year report, Cm 1655. Current initiatives include the reclamation and development as wildlife conservation areas of land adjoining new and existing prisons; a wide range of measures to reduce pollution arising from the activities of prison service industries and farms; the cessation of incineration in the disposal of waste at prison establishments; a review of departmental policy on the purchase and use of ozone-depleting chemicals; and a continuing programme of energy efficiency measures in Home Office buildings.