§ Mr. GardinerTo ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, by what means the policy for purchasing timber and timber products of(a)the Cabinet Office and (b)the Government Car and Despatch Agency ensures that they are obtained from legal and sustainable sources. [141662]
§ Mr. AlexanderThe Cabinet Office and the GCDA's policy for purchasing timber and timber products takes account of current UK Government Timber Procurement Policy. Furthermore, the Model Contract Specification Clause is used in all new and existing contracts to ensure that purchases are obtained from Legal and sustainable sources.