Written question asked by Lord Deben (Conservative) on Wednesday, 15 July 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 July 1998. It was answered by Baroness Beckett (Labour) on Monday, 27 July 1998 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the President of the Board of Trade, what advice she requested from (a) the Government's Panel on Sustainable Development and (b) the Round Table on Sustainable Development in the preparation of her energy review which she announced on 25th June, 314 c1169-85.

Answer: Mr. Gummer: To ask the President of the Board of Trade what advice she requested from (a) the Government's Panel on Sustainable Development and (b) the Round Table on Sustainable Development in the preparation of her energy review which she announced on 25 June 1998, Official Report, columns 1169-72. [51280] Mrs. Beckett: There was a wide and open consultation on the Review, with representations being received from many different parties. In common with other parties, the two bodies mentioned were not specifically approached for advice. They did not make any representations.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 51280; 317 c50W
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Energy Policy Reviews Sustainable Development Round Table British Government Panel on Sustainable Development