Written question asked by Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 July 1989. It was answered by Timothy Sainsbury (Conservative) on Thursday, 20 July 1989 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

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Untitled Written question

Question

What % of tropical hardwood used by the MOD last year came from Brazil, the Ivory Coast, Ghana, India & elsewhere; & in each case what steps were taken to ensure the wood used originated from plantations managed in a sustainable manner. - Details given.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

157 c320W

Session

1988-89

Subjects

India Procurement Rainforests Ministry of Defence Timber Ghana Brazil Côte d'Ivoire Tropical products

Contains statistics

Yes