§ Mr. HoramTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many new policy proposals or significant changes in policy were produced in(a) 2002–03 and (b) 2003–04; how many of these were screened for their environmental impacts; and how many were the subject of separate environmental appraisals. [185101]
§ Mr. RammellIn considering new policy proposals we take into account all relevant factors including the environmental impact where appropriate.
Business cases, design studies and specifications for major estate developments and contracts include an assessment of environmental impact and measures to achieve good environmental performance.
549WThe information requested on the total number of new policy proposals and significant changes in policy proposals for the years in question is not held centrally and could be provided only at disproportionate costs.