Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 12 March 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 March 1998. It was answered by Baroness Primarolo (Labour) on Thursday, 19 March 1998 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what is his policy in respect of the environmental impact of his Budget. - (Holding answer 18 March 1998).

Answer: Mr. Baker: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his policy in respect of the environmental impact of his Budget. [35033] Dawn Primarolo: [holding answer 18 March 1998]: The Financial Statement and Budget Report includes an environmental assessment of the Budget measures which will have a significant effect on the environment. The Government are committed, more generally, to ensuring that policy appraisal includes an assessment of the environmental impacts.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 35033; 308 c672W
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Budgets Environment Environmental impact assessment Policy Budget March 1998 Environmental audit