HC Deb 08 December 2003 vol 415 c349W
Mrs. Helen Clark

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what action the Green Minister in his Department is taking to ensure that his bid to the forthcoming Government spending round contributes towards the United Kingdom's objectives on sustainable development. [142526]

Phil Hope

Sustainable development has been identified by Her Majesty's Treasury (HMT) as a key thematic issue for SR2004. The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister's submission for SR2004, to support the creation of sustainable communities, will be framed in that context.