Written question asked by Martyn Jones (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 5 March 1997. It was answered by Roger Evans (Conservative) on Wednesday, 5 March 1997 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.

Dept of Social Security

Question: If he will list the ways in which his Department has demonstrated the ability to improve efficiency and competitiveness through an environmental audit of waste management within those buildings his Department occupies.

Answer: Mr. Martyn Jones: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will list the ways in which his Department has demonstrated the ability to improve efficiency and competitiveness through an environmental audit of waste management within those buildings his Department occupies; and if he will make a statement. [16427] Mr. Roger Evans: The Department of Social Security has had an environmental strategy in place since 1992. Our environmental audits concentrate on auditing all new buildings and major refurbishment to obtain Building Research Establishment environmental assessment method accreditation. The Department encourages use of the Environment Agency's DIY environmental performance checklist for premises management.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 16427; 291 c639W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Central government Buildings Competition Department of Social Security Government departments Waste management Environmental audit