Written question asked by Lord Maude of Horsham (Conservative) on Friday, 4 July 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 July 2008. It was answered by Phil Woolas (Labour) on Monday, 14 July 2008 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Carbon Emissions: Government Departments
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (1) through what mechanism payments to the Government Carbon Offsetting Fund are made by individual Departments; and whether the calculation of the amount of carbon dioxide equivalent to be offset is made by the relevant Department or by the fund;
- Answer
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Individual Departments calculate their total air mileage, subdivided into domestic, short haul and long haul flights. From these figures, the emissions in tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent, and the costs of offsetting them, are calculated using agreed formulae. This information is passed on to DEFRA, which then makes a formal request for payment into the Government Carbon Offsetting Fund holding account by the relevant Department.EEA Fund Management administers the operation of the Government Carbon Offsetting Fund.
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- 217355; 479 c27W;479 c25-6W
- Session
- 2007-08
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- Government Carbon Offsetting Fund
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