§ Mr. CongdonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment when the Government intend to respond to the United Kingdom round table on sustainable development's first annual report. [35906]
§ Mr. GummerThe Government have today formally published their response to the first annual report of the United Kingdom round table on sustainable development. Copies have been placed in the Library.
The Government are encouraged by the progress the round table has made in its first year in exploring its method of working and in reviewing some major sectors of development.
The Government hope that their response to the round table's report will contribute to the continuing informed debate about reconciling economic development and environmental protection and enhancement.