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Written question asked by Joan Walley (Labour) on Wednesday, 23 October 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 November 2002. It was answered by Hilary Benn (Labour) on Thursday, 7 November 2002 on behalf of the Home Office.


Home Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what measures he will take to ensure that the contractors in the expanded prison building programme comply with Government requirements regarding the use of timber from legal and sustainable sources; and if he will make a statement. - Will write and place copy in Library.
Answer

Ms Walley: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what measures he will take to ensure that the contractors in the expanded prison building programme comply with Government requirements regarding the use of timber from legal and sustainable sources; and if he will make a statement. [77672] Hilary Benn: I will write to my hon. Friend and place a copy of my letter in the Library.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
77672; 392 c773-4W;392 c806W
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Companies Buildings Protection Prisons Procurement Standards Sustainable development Timber Forest products
Link
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