HC Deb 12 March 2002 vol 381 cc894-5W
Ms Walley

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development who provided, or is providing, the(a) windows and (b) doors for the refurbishment of the International Development building on 1 Palace Street. [41348]

Clare Short

The replacement secondary glazing units were supplied by Sealtite Ltd. Doors were supplied by Shadbolt International.

Ms Walley

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development what organisation provided the certification for the doors and windows for the refurbishment of the International Development Building on 1 Palace Street to show that they were produced from sustainably managed sources; and if she will place a copy of these certificates in the Library. [41347]

Clare Short

There were no timber-framed windows fitted as part of the recent refurbishment of 1 Palace Street. Doors were supplied by Shadbolt International. Details of this company's environmental procurement policies are set out on their website at www.shadbolt.co.uk, and these were followed during the 1 Palace Street refurbishment contract. The company is a member of the WWF95+ Group, which supports the use of independent third party certification and labelling of forest products.