Written question asked by Mark Williams (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 11 October 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 13 October 2005. It was answered by Nick Ainger (Labour) on Wednesday, 26 October 2005 on behalf of the Wales Office.

Green Ministers

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what (a) work his Department's Green Minister has undertaken in the last three months and (b) meetings that Minister has attended in the last 12 months in his official capacity within that role.

Answer: I take very seriously my role of ensuring that the Wales Office takes full account of sustainability issues in all aspects of its work.On 20 July I spoke at the launch of National Parks Week, referring particularly to the sustainable tourism strategy being developed by the three National Park Authorities together with other partners. Because of its cross-cutting nature, sustainable development is a consideration in most meetings which I attend.I am a member of the Ministerial Sub-Committee on Sustainable Development in Government (EE(SD)). 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.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 18131; 438 c369W;438 c367W
Session: 2005-06
Related items: Green Ministers
Wednesday, 26 October 2005
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Sustainable development Wales Office Green Ministers Committee