Fishing Gear: Waste Disposal
Lords · Question HL688 · Tabled 4 Jun 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record
Answered 11 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer
To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with (1) port and harbour authorities, (2) devolved administrations, and (3) producers, on ensuring there are free disposal facilities for end-of-life fishing equipment waste in every UK port
Answer
Answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock, 11 Jun 2026
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) has been assessed, including through a study commissioned by Defra and the devolved governments, available here, which indicated EPR could be a complex and costly intervention. Defra officials have previously engaged...