Written questions

Textiles: Recycling

Commons · Question 15935 · Tabled 6 Jul 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 9 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Kerry McCarthy

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether the forthcoming Circular Economy Strategy will include proposals to introduce Extended Producer Responsibility for the textiles sector.

Answer

Answered by Mary Creagh, 9 Jul 2026

This Government is committed to transitioning towards a circular economy where resources are kept in use for longer and waste is designed out. This systemic change, with investment in green jobs and vital infrastructure, builds a path to economic growth, ...