HC Deb 20 April 1994 vol 241 cc530-1W
19. Mr. Faulds

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what plans he has to make further announcements about the process of taking forward the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development, the Rio earth summit.

Mr. Atkins

The Government published in January this year a comprehensive strategy on sustainable development and national plans on climate change, biodiversity, and forests. We are taking a full part in international action to follow up the earth summit, including preparations for the next meeting in May of the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development.

21. Mr. Thurnham

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what steps he is taking to review private rented housing.

Sir George Young

The private rented sector has already expanded considerably since deregulation in 1989. We have in hand a number of other initiatives to ensure that this revival continues.