House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee
The Environmental Audit Committee looks at the environmental impact of all government departments and non-departmental public bodies. Established in 1997 as part of the incoming Labour government's manifesto it audits performance against any sustainable development and environmental protection targets.
Unlike most select committees, the Committee’s remit cuts across government rather than focuses on the work of a particular government department. [1]
Contents
Activities
In the 2005-2010 Parliament, the Committee’s programme included inquiries on climate change and environmental fiscal measures (‘green taxation’), as well as sustainable development and environmental protection. [2]
History
Affiliations
People
Joan Walley MP was elected by the House to be the Chair of the Environmental Audit Committee on 9 June 2010. The remaining members were appointed to the Committee on 26 July 2010.
- Joan Walley (Chair) Labour
- Peter Aldous Conservative
- Richard Benyon (ex-officio) Conservative
- Neil Carmichael Conservative
- Martin Caton Labour
- Katy Clark Labour
- Zac Goldsmith Conservative
- Simon Kirby Conservative
- Mark Lazarowicz Labour/Co-operative
- Caroline Lucas Green
- Ian Murray Labour
- Sheryll Murray Conservative
- Caroline Nokes Conservative
- Mark Spencer Conservative
- Dr Alan Whitehead Labour
- Simon Wright Liberal Democrat
Funding
Clients
Publications
Contact
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Resources
Notes
- ↑ House of Commons Select Committees Environmental Audit Committee - role
- ↑ House of Commons Select Committees Environmental Audit Committee - role
- ↑ House of Commons Select Committees, Environmental Audit Committee - membership, accessed 10 November 2010.
