Written question asked by Sue Doughty (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 18 May 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 June 2004. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Monday, 14 June 2004 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, how (a) she, (b) her Department and (c) agencies for which her Department is responsible will be marking World Environment Day on 5th June; and if she will make a statement.

Answer: Sue Doughty: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how (a) she, (b) her Department and (c) agencies for which her Department is responsible will be marking World Environment Day on 5 June; and if she will make a statement. [175103] Mr. Morley: Defra and colleague Departments worked together with the Environment Agency on a campaign to mark World Environment Day. This included asking members of the public to sign "the Pledge to the Future" to identify ways they can improve their local environment, and a publicity campaign by the Environment Agency on how businesses can make their organisations more sustainable. Defra Ministers also participated in the launch of London Environmental Week to mark World Environment Day.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 175103; 422 c618W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs World Environment Day
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk