Written question asked by Baroness Shephard of Northwold (Conservative) on Tuesday, 3 June 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 10 June 2003. It was answered by Michael Meacher (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 June 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 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, which minister in her Department is responsible for developing agricultural policy on bio-fuels. (Holding answer 9 June 2003).

Answer: Mrs. Shephard: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs which Minister in her Department is responsible for developing agricultural policy on biofuels. [117591] Mr. Meacher :[holding answer 9 June 2003]: Two Ministers in the Department share responsibility for developing agricultural policy on biofuels. I have responsibility for promoting non-food crops in general and for the climate change benefits of biofuels. My Noble friend Lord Whitty, has responsibility for sustainable farming, the overview of relations between Defra and the Department for Transport, and sustainable energy. We work closely to ensure co- ordinated policy.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 117591; 406 c723W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Agriculture Climate change Biofuels Ministerial duties Renewable energy Departmental coordination Non-food crops
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