Written question asked by Andy Reed (Labour) on Thursday, 10 February 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 27 July 2000. It was answered by Lord Reid of Cardowan (Labour) on Thursday, 27 July 2000 on behalf of the Scotland Office.

Scotland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what steps he has taken to ensure that paper and timber products purchased by his Department come from a sustainable source.

Answer: Mr. Reed: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what steps he has taken to ensure that paper and timber products purchased by his Department come from a sustainable source. [110153] Dr. Reid: The Scotland Office aims to conserve resources and minimise waste by reducing the use of materials from non-renewable resources and ensure that any products derived from nature, such as paper and timber, come from sustainable resources and comply with EU and international trading agreements such as the Convention on International Trading in Endangered Species (CITES). My Department participates in a number of contracts established by the Scottish Executive. Guidance is issued to contractors to ensure that our purchasing policy takes full account of environmental considerations.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 354 c872-3W; 110153
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Environment protection Government departments Paper Sustainable development Timber Scotland Office Forest products
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk