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Written question asked by Dai Davies (Independent (affiliation)) on Thursday, 4 December 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 December 2008. It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Thursday, 11 December 2008 on behalf of the Treasury.


Pre-Budget Review

Question
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what appraisals were made of (a) the sustainability impact and (b) the carbon and climate change impact of the Pre-Budget review; and if he will (i) publish on the Treasury website and (b) place in the Library copies of such appraisals.
Answer

Table 7.3 of the 2008 pre-Budget report sets out the environmental impact of measures. This includes an estimate of carbon dioxide emissions savings where these are quantifiable. For specific measures, the Government also uses the impact assessment process, in line with guidance from the Better Regulation Executive.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
485 c262W; 241975
Session
2008-09
Subjects
Climate change Pre-Budget report 2008
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk