Trevor Sargent
Ceist:70 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources if it was his Department's policy to delay the development of sustainable forest management standards in view of the fact the Convention on Native Bio-diversity was signed seven years ago in Rio; the provisions, if any, his Department has made for non-governmental organisations to consult with the forest service prior to finalising the standard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13104/99]