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Written question asked by Baroness Jones of Whitchurch (Labour) on Thursday, 28 January 2016, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 February 2016. It was answered by Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth (Conservative) on Wednesday, 10 February 2016 on behalf of the Wales Office.

Public Sector: Sustainable Development

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what discussions have taken place with the Welsh Government about the benefits of the Well-Being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015, and in particular about a duty on all public bodies to carry out sustainable development being adopted across the UK.

Answer

None.

The Government is strengthening environmental protection by developing a 25 year framework for a healthy, diverse and resilient natural environment. We are also supporting the delivery of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals in the UK and will continue to take a leading role in championing the SDGs internationally.

We recognise the inter-dependent nature of our economy, environment and communities. Government Departments will continue to consider and seek to improve the impact on all three areas when developing their policies in line with HMT’s Green Book Guidance.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL5578
Session
2015-16
Subjects
Public sector Sustainable development
Link
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