Written questions

Local Government: Recycling

Commons · Question 30344 · Tabled 10 Feb 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 27 Feb 2025

Question

Asked by Chris Bloore

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he has made an assessment of the benefits of introducing statutory recycling targets for local authorities.

Answer

Answered by Mary Creagh, 27 Feb 2025

The Government is committed to reducing waste by transitioning to a circular economy. To support the Government in achieving this goal, a Circular Economy Taskforce of experts has been established from across the Government, industry, academia, and civil ...