To ask Her Majesty's Government what is the timetable for the introduction of a deposit return scheme for drinks containers; what use will be made of reverse vending machines as part of such a scheme; and what the respective roles of (1) industry, and (2) local government, will be in that scheme.
Answered on
8 October 2019
It has not proved possible to respond to this question in the time available before Prorogation. Ministers will correspond directly with the Member.