Written question asked by Lord Bellingham (Conservative) on Thursday, 23 October 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 November 2003. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Wednesday, 19 November 2003 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 Trade and Industry, what assessment she has made of the contribution of the Carbon Trust to progress on meeting climate change targets.

Answer: Mr. Bellingham: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what assessment she has made of the contribution of the Carbon Trust to progress on meeting climate change targets. [134948] Mr. Morley: I have been asked to reply. The Carbon Trust was launched in 2001 as part of the Climate Change Programme. A formal review of the Climate Change Programme is planned for 2004 that will include an assessment of the contribution of the Carbon Trust towards climate change targets. The Carbon Trust has undertaken an impact assessment of their programmes as part of their annual review which is available via their website www. thecarbontrust.co.uk.

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