Written question asked by Andy Reed (Labour) on Thursday, 10 February 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 21 February 2000. It was answered by Lord Hain (Labour) on Monday, 21 February 2000 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps he has taken to ensure that paper and timber products purchased by his Department come from a sustainable source.

Answer: Mr. Reed: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what steps he has taken to ensure that paper and timber products purchased by his Department come from a sustainable source. [110161] Mr. Hain: The Department has issued environmental guidance to purchasing staff which encourages buyers to use products from sustainable sources. This guidance is being reviewed as part of the Environmental Audit of FCO operations.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 110161; 344 c835W
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Environment protection Government departments Paper Sustainable development Timber Foreign and Commonwealth Office Forest products Forest Stewardship Council