§ Mr. Nicholas Wintertonasked the Secretary of State for Industry what plans he has for the waste paper excess stock scheme; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. CryerMy right hon. Friend has no plans to provide assistance for any waste paper excess stocks scheme. Consideration of the availability of waste paper for the paper and board industry is one of the main items in the terms of reference of the Waste Management Advisory Council's Waste Paper Working Party, on which my Department is represented. I would, however, add that the council is actively considering how voluntary organisations can provide more waste paper for the industry.