Written question asked by Fiona Mactaggart (Labour) on Friday, 16 November 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 20 November 2001. It was answered by Tony Blair (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 November 2001 on behalf of the Prime Minister.

Prime Minister

Question: To ask the Prime Minister, when the Performance and Innovation Unit will publish its report on resource productivity; and if he will make a statement. (In Libary Dep 01/1726),

Answer: Fiona Mactaggart: To ask the Prime Minister when the Performance and Innovation Unit will publish its report on resource productivity; and if he will make a statement. [16700] The Prime Minister: The Performance and Innovation Unit's report "Resource productivity: making more with less" to Government is being published today. I welcome the report, which will make an important contribution to delivering our goal of sustainable development. The report focuses on how to meet our objectives on economic growth without unacceptable environmental impacts. Key areas identified in the report for further action include Government procurement; a new approach to sustainable development and resource productivity in small businesses; targeted support for resource productive innovation; and an assessment of long-term indicative targets. My right hon. Friend the Minister for the Environment will lead on taking forward the implementation and dissemination of the report, in collaboration with colleagues on the ENV(G) Cabinet sub-committee. Copies have been placed in the Libraries of the House. It is also available on the Cabinet website at www.cabinet-office.gov.uk/innovation.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 375 c205-6W;375 c210W; 16700
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Environment protection Government departments Procurement Natural resources Standards Small businesses Sustainable development Performance and Innovation Unit Productivity Resource Productivity
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