Written question asked by Julia Goldsworthy (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 20 July 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 October 2005. It was answered by Caroline Flint (Labour) on Monday, 10 October 2005 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Green Minister

Question: (2) if she will list the meetings at which her Department has been represented regarding the delivery of sustainable development across Government as co-ordinated by the Ministerial Sub-committee of Green Ministers.

Answer: Following the General Election in May 2005, the Cabinet Sub-Committee of Green Ministers (ENV(G)) was replaced by the Ministerial Sub-Committee on Sustainable Development in Government (EE(SD)), the members of which are departmental sustainable development Ministers.I was appointed as departmental sustainable development Minister in June 2005.The Department has been represented regarding the delivery of sustainable development across Government. Although the Government publishes the title, membership and terms of reference of cabinet committees, it has been the practice of successive governments not to disclose details of their proceedings.Aside from this, departmental officials are participating in the work of the various committees supporting the EE(SD):"The Sustainable Operations Board and its supporting working group.""The Sustainable Development Programme Board and its supporting working group."

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 15433; 437 c217W;437 c217W
Session: 2005-06
Related items: Green Minister
Monday, 10 October 2005
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Sustainable development Department of Health Green Ministers Committee