§ Mr. BakerTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions (1) what specific changes to departmental transport arrangements have to date been implemented following the receipt of the Green Transport Plan; [36646]
(2) on what date he plans to introduce a green commuting plan. [36658]
§ Ms Glenda JacksonSince the "Guide to Green Transport Plans" was circulated to all Departments in September last year, my Department has been working on a pilot project to prepare Green Transport Plans for three headquarters buildings. The first findings are due to be received shortly.
§ Mr. BakerTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions (1) if the meetings of Green Ministers on(a) 30 July 1997 and (b) 18 December 1997 discussed the Green Transport Plan; and what conclusions were reached; [36633]
(2) what assessment he has made of the success of the Green Transport Plan in respect of the implementation of its recommendations by departments; [36634]
(3) what steps he is taking to secure implementation across Government of the recommendations in the Green Transport Plan; what monitoring of departments he has put in place; and if he will make a statement. [36635]
§ Ms Glenda JacksonGreen Transport Plans were discussed at the meetings of Green Ministers on 30 July and 18 December. All Departments were given copies of the "Guide to Green Transport Plans" in September last year and asked to prepare green transport plans. Discussions are proceeding on setting appropriate294W deadlines for producing these plans. Progress in drawing up and implementing plans is being monitored at meetings of Green Ministers.