§ Mr. Shepherdasked the Secretary of State for Industry what steps he is taking to ensure that there is a continuing market for the sale of wastepaper collected by charities, bearing in mind that the recycling of waste paper not only has a beneficial effect on the balance of trade, but also contributes to the conservation of natural resources.
§ Mr. MeacherThis is one of the central matters being urgently considered by the Advisory Group on Waste Paper Recycling under my chairmanship. Meanwhile, I have told representatives of the paper industry that I will certainly give urgent consideration to any application they may make for assistance with increased stockpiling of waste paper which is consistent with the requirements of Section 8 of the Industry Act 1972. So far I have received no such application.