In the Lords

Defra conducted an assessment of UK ship recycling facilities in 2015 as part of the preparation of a public consultation on the UK’s implem

My Lords, our resources and waste strategy for England outlines actions on reuse and repair.

I disagree with the noble and right reverend Lord’s suggestion that the Government are not taking this issue as seriously as they should.

My Lords, we work very closely with all the devolved Administrations and are permanently looking for ways to improve our approach to tacklin

The new waste prevention programme has been delayed.

I can certainly give that commitment on behalf of the Government.

One of the prime focuses of the waste strategy—as well as the Environment Bill, which will be coming forward shortly—is to move to a situati

That is exactly the focus of the work that we are doing.

That is a very important point.

That is absolutely right—there is much that can be learned and much information, advice and ideas that can be exchanged between the various