Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) 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, what action she is proposing to take on the recommendation of the ERM study into means of ensuring that government procurement policy sources legal and sustainable timber. - Includes fact that am proposing to set up a central point of expertise on timber procurement (CPET).

Answer: Norman Baker: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what action she is proposing to take on the recommendation of the ERM study into means of ensuring that government procurement policy sources legal and sustainable timber. [117603] Mr. Meacher: I am proposing to set up a central point of expertise on timber procurement (CPET) as recommended by the Consultants ERM. Its main activities will be to assess whether third party certification schemes and other independently verified evidence comply with the Government's requirements for its timber supplies and provide guidance for officials and suppliers.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 117603; 406 c729W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Codes of practice Certification Government departments Procurement Sustainable development Timber Central Point of Expertise on Timber
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