HC Deb 09 April 1940 vol 359 c490W
Sir R. Clarry

asked the Minister of Supply whether he has considered the copy sent to him of the suggestions made by the Stationery Manufacturers' Association for the salving of cigarette packings, tobacco and food cartons, running into several hundred tons per week; and whether he will consider appealing to retail shops-to undertake to receive from the public and provide for its disposal in the appropriate quarter such material normally thrown away?

Mr. Burgin

The suggestions made by the Stationery Manufacturers' Association for the salvaging of cartons have been under consideration, and the President of the Association has agreed to assist in an appeal on the lines suggested to manufacturers whose products are packed in cartons. With regard to the second part of the Question, the enlistment of the aid of retail shopkeepers in receiving and disposing of empty cartons has not been overlooked, but the collection schemes of the local authorities provide a simpler and more comprehensive method of collection from the householder.