§ Mr. Alex CarlileTo ask the President of the Board of Trade if he has any plans to introduce legislation designed to reduce the amount of materials and energy used, and the by-products generated in the manufacture of packaging for goods; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. EggarI have no plans to introduce legislation along the lines described. There has been a move towards lightweighting of packaging in recent years for both environmental and commercial reasons. This has been achieved without compromising the essential functions of packaging including protecting and preserving food, which itself reduces waste.