§ Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domerasked Her Majesty's Government:
What action they intend to take as a result of the Department of Trade and Industry report (October 2001) into the feasibility of establishing a green claims panel to help both producers and consumers establish what claims such as "environmentally friendly" mean. [HL1572]
§ Lord WhittyA green claims panel is one of a number of measures being considered by the Government to improve the standards of environmental claims made by manufacturers and retailers. The Advisory Committee on Consumer Products and the Environment has considered the DTI report and the Government will take its views into account in deciding whether to consult further on the panel proposals with business and consumer stakeholders.