Written questions

Plastics: Pollution Control

Lords · Question HL3120 · Tabled 2 Dec 2024 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 10 Dec 2024

Question

Asked by Lord Wigley

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of recent discussions in relation to an international treaty to curb plastic pollution; and what steps they are taking to accelerate progress on this matter.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock, 10 Dec 2024

Over 170 countries met for the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee in Busan from 25 November 2024 to 1 December 2024 to discuss a landmark treaty to end plastic pollution. While it is disappointing that no agreement was reached, the Committee decided ...