Recycling: Repairs and Maintenance
Commons · Question 116976 · Tabled 2 Mar 2026 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record
Answered 10 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by Lisa Smart
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to increase opportunities for skilled volunteers with repair and re-use expertise to help to reduce (a) waste and (b) public spending on repairs.
Answer
Answered by Stephanie Peacock, 10 Mar 2026
The Government is committed to transitioning to a circular economy which will present an opportunity to create a more inclusive economy, building shared social and economic value for citizens, businesses and communities. The Government recognises that rep...