Written question asked by Martin Caton (Labour) on Thursday, 14 December 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 December 2000. It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Wednesday, 20 December 2000 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if the Sustainability Fund is available to areas subject to the environmental costs of marine aggregate extraction.

Answer: Mr. Caton: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if the Sustainability Fund is available to areas subject to the environmental costs of marine aggregate extraction. [143538] Mr. Timms: The main purpose of the Sustainability Fund is to deliver environmental benefits to areas subject to the environmental costs of aggregates extraction. Marine aggregate extraction is not excluded. Any decisions on the allocation of resources for devolved matters would rest with the relevant devolved Administration and Parliament or Assembly.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 360 c235W; 143538
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Aggregates Finance Environment protection Quarrying Sustainable development Seas and oceans Quarrying Sustainability Fund
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