Written question asked by Lord Avebury (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 18 June 2003. It was answered by Lord Sainsbury of Turville (Labour) on Wednesday, 18 June 2003.

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Sainsbury of Turville, Lord

Question

Whether, in order to comply with their obligations under the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive, they will consider asking Computer Aid International to take all personal computers no longer required by the government departments for re-use in developing countries. [HL 3264].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 3264; 649 c122WA

Session

2002-03

Subjects

Computers Developing countries ICT Exports EU law Government departments Waste disposal Secondhand goods