Written question asked by Martyn Jones (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 24 February 1997. It was answered by Lord Newton of Braintree (Conservative) on Monday, 24 February 1997 on behalf of the Lord President of the Council.

Lord President of the Council

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 (a) energy use and (b) waste management within those buildings his Department occupies.

Answer: Mr. Martyn Jones: To ask the Lord President of the Council if he will list the ways in which his Department has demonstrated the ability to improve efficiency and competitiveness through an environmental audit of (a) energy use and (b) waste management within those buildings his Department occupies; and if he will make a statement. [16415] Mr. Newton: The small size of the Privy Council Office, and the fact that it is located within buildings managed by the Cabinet Office, limit the scope for independent initiatives on energy use or waste management. However, my Department seeks to exercise maximum economy in energy use, and to minimise waste, including through the recycling of paper and other materials.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 16415; 291 c13-4W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Central government Buildings Competition Government departments Waste management Environmental audit Lord President of the Council