HC Deb 07 January 2003 vol 397 c120W
Mr. Gray

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills which Minister in his Department is the nominated Green Minister; how often he has attended meetings of the Green Ministers; and which official has responsibility for the DEFRA rural proofing check-list in his Department. [88452]

Mr. Stephen Twigg

I have Ministerial responsibility for Green Issues and represent my Department on the Ministers' committee ENV(g). My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Education and Skills is not a member of ENV (g).

Policy responsibility for rural proofing in my Department lies with Strategy and Communications Directorate.