Mr. William O'BrienTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what assistance his Department gives to help the disposal of recycled material.
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§ Mr. AtkinsThe creation of markets for recycled materials is primarily a matter for industry. The Government's producer responsibility initiative provides incentives to this end by requiring companies to bear the extra cost of making greater productive use of waste. However, the Government also play their part—for example, through the implementation of departmental "green housekeeping" strategies; through a current review of British standards with a view to removing discrimination against the use of recycled materials; and through direct support to industry research into new uses for recycled materials.