§ Mr. Trewasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what guidance he has given to local authorities on arrangements for the collection and processing of waste paper following the reorganisation of local government.
§ Mr. Eldon GriffithsUnder the Local Government Act 1972 powers will be available to both district councils and county councils to sort and bale waste paper collected separately by district130W councils. Arrangements between authorities must be a matter for settlement in the light of local circumstances, and I can give no general guidance on this. Local authorities have already been advised to ensure, before undertaking or enlarging a waste paper collection, that they have long-term contracts for the sale of the paper at prices which cover their true costs.