§ Mr. NormanTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what his Department's policy is in relation to the country of origin of trees planted on its land and that of its agencies. [124624]
§ Mr. PrescottMy Department follows the guidance in "Towards more Sustainable Construction: Green guide for managers in the public sector" which encourages the planting of native trees and shrubs where this is feasible, and seeks whenever possible to use plants grown in the UK.