Written question asked by Sue Doughty (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 30 October 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 November 2002. It was answered by Kim Howells (Labour) on Thursday, 7 November 2002 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Dept for Culture Media and Sport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, pursuant to her Answer of 2nd July 2002 at 388 c260-1W, on recycling, if she will make a statement on how her Department defines sustainable procurement.

Answer: Sue Doughty: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, pursuant to her answer of 2 July 2002, Official Report, columns 260-61W, on recycling, if she will make a statement on how her Department defines sustainable procurement. [79349] Dr. Howells: The Department for Culture, Media and Sport engages in procurement considering the effective protection of the environment and prudent use of natural resources. The whole life performance and cost are considered before purchase. This includes not only purchase price but the impact on the environment and cost of operation and the impact and cost of disposal. For example the latest office furniture purchased has full Forest Stewardship Certification supplied by a World Wildlife Fund approved company and will, at the end of it's useful life, be capable of 100 per cent. recycling.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 79349; 392 c544W;392 c556-7W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Environment protection Government departments Procurement Natural resources Recycling Sustainable development Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk