HC Deb 28 June 1999 vol 334 cc7-8W
Mr. Sheerman

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will reward those sectors of the armed forces that achieve higher levels of performance in environmental programmes, with particular reference to recycling. [88441]

Mr. Spellar

All sectors of the armed forces are required to comply with the Secretary of State's environmental policy statement and the environmental policies and practices set out in JSP 418, the Ministry of Defence's environmental manual. JSP 418 encourages all personnel to identify opportunities for recycling. The Secretary of State' s environmental policy statement is incorporated into JSP 418, a copy of which is in the Library of the House.

Mr. Sheerman

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what steps he is taking to encourage all sections of the armed forces and their bases to participate fully in environmental joint programmes, with particular reference to re-cycling. [88442]

Mr. Spellar

All sections of the armed forces comply with the guidance provided in the MOD's environment manual, JSP 418, which provides detailed policy on waste reduction initiatives based on recycling.

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