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Written question asked by Vincent Cable (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 21 July 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 October 2005. It was answered by John Healey (Labour) on Monday, 10 October 2005 on behalf of the Treasury.

Sustainable Development

Question
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) if he will list the meetings at which his Department has been represented regarding the delivery of sustainable development across Government co-ordinated by the Ministerial Sub-committee of Green Ministers;
Answer

Following the General Election in May, the Cabinet Sub-Committee of Green Ministers (ENV(G) was replaced by the Ministerial Sub-Committee on Sustainable Development in Government (EE(SD) whose members are departmental Sustainable Development Ministers. I am the Treasury's Sustainable Development Minister.Treasury Ministers regularly meet a wide range of individuals and organisations as part of the process of policy development and analysis, including on sustainable development and environmental issues. As was the case with previous Administrations, it is not the Government's usual practice to provide details of all such meetings. Treasury meetings are conducted in accordance with the Ministerial Code and the Civil Service Code, as appropriate.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
15789; 437 c320W;437 c304-5W
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Sustainable development Treasury Green Ministers Committee