Written question asked by David Drew (Labour) on Monday, 27 February 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 1 March 2006. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 March 2006 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Climate-proofing (Policy Delivery)

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what discussions she is holding with other Departments on climate proofing new policy delivery.

Answer: My Department has been consulting with many other Government Departments and other organisations in the development of the climate change Adaptation Policy Framework. A consultation document was issued in November 2005, and the consultation period ended on 31 January 2006. The results of this exercise will be published later this year.The Adaptation Policy Framework is seeking to integrate adaptation to climate change into the wider policy making process so that it can be considered alongside other policy objectives and priorities.Throughout the development of the Adaptation Policy Framework we will be seeking to continue to build on our relationships with other Departments and all regions.

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