§ Mr. Martyn JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list the ways in which his Department has(a) demonstrated by example and (b) promoted externally, the ability to improve efficiency and competitiveness through environmental auditing; and if he will make a statement. [4541]
§ Mr. SoamesMy Department has in place a committee and management structure to ensure that environmental issues are managed effectively and that environmental concerns are taken into account in policy decisions at all levels.
236WMy Department has carried out a number of investigations on environmental issues such as hazardous materials, ozone-depleting substances, and waste management, some of which are outlined in successive statements on defence estimates.