§ Mr. CongdonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what arrangements are now in place for operating the "Going for Green" initiative. [25850]
§ Mr. GummerThe "Going for Green" advisory committee came to the end of its life on 31 March 1996. A private company limited by guarantee, Going for Green Ltd. has been established. The company took on responsibility for running the "Going for Green" campaign from 1 April 1996 and has agreed a programme of work with my Department.
In 1996–97 my Department will make available to Going for Green Ltd. £500,000 core grant; £300,000 for area projects and up to £700,000 to match private sector sponsorship income on a 50:50 basis. This level of grant support recognises the value of Going for Green Ltd.'s work to the Government's strategy on sustainable development. We intend to make up to £1.5 million available to Going for Green Ltd. in 1997–98 and in 1998–99.