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Written question asked by David Laws (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 27 June 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 29 June 2006. It was answered by John Healey (Labour) on Tuesday, 25 July 2006 on behalf of the Treasury.


Ministerial Flights

Question
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what plans he has to ensure that all flights undertaken by Ministers and officials in his Department are carbon neutral; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

The Treasury, along with other Government departments, will contribute to a Government Carbon Offsetting fund (GCOF) administered by DEFRA which will make contributions to offset emissions from air travel.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
449 c1381W; 81404
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Aviation Treasury
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk