§ 42. Sir John Hallasked the Secretary of State for Industry if he intends to introduce legislation to ensure that all recoverable waste is recycled for industrial use.
§ Mr. MeacherThe Government recognise the importance of securing the maximum economic recovery of waste materials and are considering how to improve the co-ordination of activities in this field.
§ 44. Sir David Rentonasked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will make a statement on his consideration of legislation to increase the recovery of waste paper.
§ Mr. MeacherI am aware of the concern felt in some sectors of the paper industry because of the current high demand for waste paper, and my officials are in close touch with both users and collectors. I am not, however, considering any specific legislation to increase recovery at present.