Written question asked by Lord Taylor of Holbeach (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Davies of Oldham (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 February 2010.

Green Public Procurement

Question: To ask Her Majesty’s Government further to the Written Answer by Lord Davies of Oldham on 4 November 2009 (WA 60–61), whether United Kingdom public authorities can access the make and model numbers of those products shown to yield best results in the European Union public procurement study.

Answer: The Collection of Statistical Information on green public procurement in the EU: report on methodologies that appears on the European Commission’s website provides an overview of the level of green public procurement (GPP) in seven member states in the years 2006 and 2007, and sets out a methodology for measuring quantitative levels of GPP. The study includes a list of some of the labels or standards that meet broadly the same standards as EU green public procurement criteria in 10 product groups. Many of these labels are supported by websites that show the specific make for those products that meet their criteria. Both these websites, and other useful ones that are not linked to the labels listed in the study, are accessible by UK public authorities.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 2074; 717 c283WA
Session: 2009-10
Related items: Energy: Labelling
Wednesday, 4 November 2009
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects: Energy European Union Labelling Heating Public sector Procurement Lighting Products Research
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk