HC Deb 11 December 1972 vol 848 c10W
Mr. Skeet

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what steps the Government are taking to encourage the recycling of waste industrial products in order to avoid pollution of the environment and the continuity of industrial processing.

Mr. Anthony Grant

In making clear to industry the importance it attaches to the reclamation and recycling of waste industrial products the Government emphasise both economic and environmental considerations. These are reflected in their research programmes.

Mr. Skeet

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he will take steps to encourage the establishment of industries designed to absorb and process waste food materials, without emitting the smells such as are produced by existing plant of the most modern design.

Mr. Anthony Grant

I am making inquiries and will write to my hon. Friend.