§ Mr. Gregor Mackenzieasked the President of the Board of Trade what representations he has received about the shortage of waste paper from the Waste Paper Advisory Council; and what reply he has sent.
§ Mr. DellI have seen copies of the two circulars recently issued by the Joint Waste Paper Advisory Council. I welcome the emphasis on long-term contracts at realistic prices as a means of encouraging local authorities to recover waste paper. I am well aware of the Council's views on Selective Employment Tax and Investment Grants.
§ Mr. Whitakerasked the President of the Board of Trade whether in view of the consequent saving to imports, he will send a circular advising local authorities to collect waste paper in separate bundles from other refuse.
§ Mr. DellI do not think I can usefully add to the guidance recently given by the Joint Waste Paper Advisory Council. The Council has urged local authorities to expand collections in consultation with their mill and merchant outlets and has specially emphasised the need to conclude appropriate long-term contracts.