Written question asked by Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 29 May 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 25 June 2003. It was answered by Yvette Cooper (Labour) on Wednesday, 25 June 2003 on behalf of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister

Question: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, whether his Department's procurement policy includes timber used on and in the construction of departmental building projects; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Edward Davey: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister whether his Department's procurement policy includes timber used on and in the construction of departmental building projects; and if he will make a statement. [116849] Yvette Cooper: It is the policy of the Office of Deputy Prime Minister to purchase only timber and timber products from sustainable and legal sources. This policy is in line with commitment made by the UK Government and is as set down in the departmental Greening Operations Policy Statement, published in October 2002. This policy is applied to construction projects by including a Model Contract Specification Clause for timber procurement within the works specification.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 116849; 407 c855W;407 c859W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Construction Buildings Government departments Procurement Timber Office of the Deputy Prime Minister
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk