HC Deb 09 March 1994 vol 239 c297W
Mr. Dafis

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how often in the next 12 months the new advisory group on sustainable development will be holding meetings(a) amongst themselves, (b) with representatives of non-governmental organisations, (c) with the Prime Minister and (d) with departmental green Ministers.

Mr. Atkins

The panel on sustainable development is expected to meet about four times a year. It will be for the members to decide what other meetings to arrange as their work progresses.

Mr. Dafis

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will set out the programme of work of the advisory group on sustainable development.

Mr. Atkins

No. The panel on sustainable development will be drawing up its own work programme.