Written question asked by Helen Clark (Labour) on Monday, 11 May 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 21 May 1998. It was answered by Lord Mandelson (Labour) on Thursday, 21 May 1998 on behalf of the Minister without Portfolio.

Minister Without Portfolio

Question: To ask the Minister without Portfolio, in what ways the Millennium Dome will demonstrate environmentally-friendly British technology.

Answer: Mrs. Brinton: To ask the Minister without Portfolio in what ways the Millennium Dome will demonstrate environmentally friendly British technology. [41930] Mr. Mandelson: The exhibit in the Dome currently entitled "Living Island" will explore ways in which individuals can protect and enhance their environment. The New Millennium Experience Company (NMEC) is in regular touch with DTI and DETR on science and technology and environmental matters, and is consulting and seeking advice from a number of environmental groups about the content and nature of this zone. The NMEC aims to include a range of features on the Dome site which demonstrate applications of environmental technology. The Millennium Experience will also feature a number of environmental state of the art products and services from the Millennium products award scheme.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 312 c490W; 41930
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Department of Trade and Industry Environment protection Technology Science Millennium exhibition Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions New Millennium Experience