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Thu 06 Jun 2007Commitment on carbon tax is Green flagship while FF essentials dominateKey policy areas:Commitments on carbon taxes, greenhouse gas reductions, private hospitals and roads are among more that 800 separate pledges and promises contained in the draft programme for government.Environment, transport, energy and the economy are among 29 separate sections in the 83-page document, which was finally published yesterday evening.