HC Deb 15 May 1992 vol 207 c225W
Mr. Dafis

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make it his policy to relate economic policy to potential environmental carrying capacity.

Sir John Cope

A healthy economy is essential if the country is to be able to afford the cost of measures to protect the environment. The Government will continue to pursue policies designed to minimise environmental damage, while ensuring that industry remains internationally competitive.