§ Mr. Matthew TaylorTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what plans he has to publish an environmental appraisal of the second Comprehensive Spending Review: and if he will make a statement. [118858]
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§ Mr. Andrew Smith[holding answer 17 April 2000]: The White Paper reporting the outcome of the 2000 Spending Review will include an assessment of its implications for sustainable development, covering economic, social and environmental issues.