Environmentally Friendly Policies (Hansard, 15 February 2001)

HC Deb 15 February 2001 vol 363 cc277-8W 278W

§ 32. Dr.Lynne Jones
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what progress he is making in encouraging UK industry to adopt environmentally friendly policies. [149037]

§ Ms Hewitt
As demonstrated by the increased investment and other measures announced in the White Paper "Creating Opportunities", the Government are committed to providing the conditions and, where appropriate, the support that will enable the UK to become a leading player in the new markets for green energy and products, waste minimisation, recycling and re-use.