§ Ms RuddockTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what guidance has been provided to assist Green Ministers in scrutinising the environmental implications of their Departments' policies. [15138]
§ Mr. ClappisonGuidance is contained in "Policy Appraisal and the Environment: a guide for Government Departments" and its follow-up "Environmental Appraisal in Government Departments".
§ Ms RuddockTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what was discussed at the last meeting of the Green Ministers; who attended; and what areas of future work were agreed. [15137]
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§ Mr. ClappisonAt their meeting on 29 January, Green Ministers discussed and agreed future work on the role of Green Ministers, green procurement and waste minimisation in Government Departments. They decided not to publish minutes of their meetings but agreed to the publication of a list of contact addresses in each Government Department where inquiries on green issues could be directed and I shall shortly deposit such a list in the Library. They agreed to publish a series of case studies which show what measures Departments have taken to ensure that environmental considerations are taken into account in policies and programmes. All Green Ministers attended or were represented at the meeting.