§ Mr. CousinsTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what is the earliest possible date for the reopening of the environmental management options scheme, environmental technology innovation scheme and EUROENVIRON.
§ Mr. McLoughlin[holding answer 13 July 1993]: The Department of Trade and Industry and the Department of the Environment are considering what future support might be appropriate to encourage innovation by industry in environmental technology. This support might include some elements of the three departmental schemes referred to by the hon. Member but no decision has yet been taken.