HC Deb 23 January 1978 vol 942 c456W
Mr. Freud

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment, in view of the recent United States moves to impose deposits on all beverage containers, if he will investigate the desirability of introducing legislation to seek to ensure greater reuse of containers in the United Kingdom.

Mr. Marks

I would refer the hon. Member to the Written Answers I gave my hon. Friend the Member for Stockport, North (Mr Bennett) on 16th January—[Vol. 942, c.50]—and to the hon. Member for Brentwood and Ongar (Mr. McCrindle) on 20th January.

Mr. Freud

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will publish in the Official Report the Waste Management Advisory Council's findings in respect of benefits in economic and environmental terms obtained from increased use of returnable containers.

Mr. Marks

We hope to publish the results of the study, but not necessarily in theOfficial Report.