Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 4 February 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 24 February 2003. It was answered by Patricia Hewitt (Labour) on Monday, 24 February 2003 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, whether a building research establishment environmental assessment method document has been prepared for the refurbishment of (a) Elizabeth House, (b) 1 Victoria Street and (c) 10 Victoria Street.

Answer: Norman Baker: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether a building research establishment environmental assessment method document has been prepared for the refurbishment of (a) Elizabeth House, (b) 1 Victoria Street and (c) 10 Victoria Street. [96414] Ms Hewitt: A BREEAM assessment was undertaken as part of the 1995-96 major refurbishment project at 1 Victoria Street; it achieved a "very good" rating. The extent of works, at 10 Victoria Street in 1996, and at Elizabeth House in 2002, was not regarded as substantial refurbishment and a BREEAM assessment was not deemed appropriate. In 1999 the Department's Estates and Facilities Management Directorate was accredited to International Standard for Environmental Management System (ISO 14001), which provides the framework within which all the Department's refurbishment projects, including that at Elizabeth House, are now carried out.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 96414; 400 c73W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Buildings Building alterations Department of Trade and Industry Greater London Government departments Environmental impact assessment Repairs and maintenance Victoria Street
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