Written question asked by Barry Gardiner (Labour) on Thursday, 27 November 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 December 2003. It was answered by Hilary Benn (Labour) on Monday, 15 December 2003 on behalf of the Department for International Development.
Dept for International Development
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, by what means the Department's policy for purchasing timber and timber products ensures that they are obtained from legal and sustainable sources.
- Answer
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Mr. Gardiner: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development by what means the Department's policy for purchasing timber and timber products ensures that they are obtained from legal and sustainable sources. [141336] Hilary Benn: DFID ensures that its contractors and procurement agents purchasing goods on our behalf, are aware of Government policies and requires them to obtain proof from their suppliers that timber and timber products have been procured from legal and sustainable sources.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 141336; 415 c727W
- Session
- 2003-04
- Subjects
- Department for International Development Government departments Procurement Timber
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