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Written question asked by Lord Barker of Battle (Conservative) on Tuesday, 22 October 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 November 2002. It was answered by Michael Meacher (Labour) on Thursday, 7 November 2002 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what her assessment is of the change in carbon dioxide emissions that will result from households switching to digital television and the use of set-top boxes; what progress has been made (a) on the Government sustainability index on climate change and (b) towards the Government's domestic target for a 20 per cent. reduction in CO2 emission based on 1990 levels; and if she will make a statement. - Includes figures. (QNO 77462 printed on 04.11.2002 in Bound Volume 392 c94W)

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
392 c842W;392 c701-2W; 77475;77462
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Air pollution Climate change Carbon dioxide Digital technology Environment protection Pollution control Television
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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