Written question asked by Martyn Jones (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 25 February 1997. It was answered by Angela Knight (Conservative) on Tuesday, 25 February 1997 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

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 Chancellor of the Exchequer 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. [16430] Mrs. Angela Knight: An environmental assessment using the Building Research Establishment "tool kit" has been carried out at the offices occupied by HM Treasury at Allington Towers in Victoria with a view to accreditation under ISO 14001. Officials are now considering the recommendations and ways of taking this forward. Extending the assessment to the main building in Parliament street--GOGGS--will not be cost effective, given the proposed redevelopment and the short time we expect to remain in the building in its current configuration. The proposed redevelopment project places an obligation on the private sector partner to ensure that an "excellent" rating under the BREEAM system is obtained. We intend to obtain a BREEAM rating for waste management once we reoccupy.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 16430; 291 c136W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Central government Buildings Competition Government departments Waste management Treasury Environmental audit