Written question asked by Michael Meacher (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 16 October 1996. It was answered by James Clappison (Conservative) on Wednesday, 16 October 1996 on behalf of the Department of the Environment.

Dept of the Environment

Question: How may Green departmental meetings have been held since 26th July; what matters were (a) discussed and (b) decided; and when the next Green ministerial meetings are planned.

Answer: Mr. Meacher: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how many green departmental meetings have been held since 26 July; what matters were (a) discussed and (b) decided; and when the next green ministerial meetings are planned. [40788] Mr. Clappison: Government Departments' green contacts met on 18 September. They discussed and reached agreement on the draft agenda and the papers to be prepared for the next green Ministers meeting, which will be held on 28 October. Some green contacts met on 23 September to discuss the progress of a consultant's study to evaluate "Policy Appraisal and the Environment".

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