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Written question asked by Chi Onwurah (Labour) on Monday, 31 January 2011, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 February 2011. It was answered by James Paice (Conservative) on Wednesday, 9 February 2011 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Sustainable Development Commission

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what plans she has for the carrying out of the capacity building activities of the Sustainable Development Commission following its abolition.
Answer

In November 2010 the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs wrote to the Environmental Audit Committee and Sustainable Development Commission (SDC) explaining that she will transfer some elements of the Commission's capability building expertise back into DEFRA and officials are in the process of agreeing the details of this with the SDC. The Government will announce their wider plans for mainstreaming sustainable development in the near future.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
38169; 523 c279W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Sustainable Development Commission
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk