HC Deb 11 March 2004 vol 418 c1645W
Mr. Sheerman

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer in what ways environmentally sustainable procurement strategies within the Department have driven innovation in the design and supply of products. [159148]

Mr. Boateng

Treasury's procurement has been handled by Inland Revenue since April 2002. Inland Revenue are continuing to develop their environmentally sustainable procurement strategies. It is too early at present to judge whet her there is evidence of innovation in the design and supply of products.