To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions to what extent the costs for non-governmental organisations taking part in the environmental task force will be reimbursed. [8643]

Non-governmental organisations that provide placements for the environmental task force will receive appropriate funding to manage, supervise and provide project materials for their placements.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what qualifications will be awarded to those taking part in the environmental task force. [8644]

We expect a wide range of educational and vocational qualifications to be available to placements on the environmental task force, reflecting the nature of the projects being undertaken.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what are the criteria for projects undertaken by the environmental task force. [8675]

Suitable projects will be identified based on the quality of work offered, the opportunities for training and qualifications and environmental benefits.