Written question asked by Andy Reed (Labour) on Thursday, 10 February 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 21 February 2000. It was answered by Kim Howells (Labour) on Monday, 21 February 2000 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, if he will ensure that paper and timber products purchased by his Department are independently certified by the Forest Stewardship Council as coming from a sustainable source.

Answer: Mr. Reed: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will ensure that paper and timber products purchased by his Department are independently certified by the Forest Stewardship Council as coming from a sustainable source. [110150] Dr. Howells: In respect of timber products it is the Department's policy to use timber products from a sustainable source. In respect of the Forest Stewardship Council, I would refer my hon. Friend to the answer given by my hon. Friend the Under-Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions on 14 February 2000, Official Report, column 357W. For paper products the policy is to encourage use of recycled paper.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 344 c714W; 110150
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Department of Trade and Industry Environment protection Government departments Paper Sustainable development Timber Forest products Forest Stewardship Council