HC Deb 30 July 1980 vol 989 cc725-6W
Dr. David Clark

asked the Secretary of State for Industry when he expects the publication of the final report on the study of returnable and non-returnable containers currently being undertaken by the packaging and containers working party of the Waste Management Advisory Council; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Lee

asked the Secretary of State for Industry whether he has now received, and if he will publish, the report by the Waste Management Advisory Council packaging and containers working party on returnable and non-returnable beverage containers.

Mr. David Mitchell

I have now received this report and copies will be placed in the Library of each House on 31 July. I wish to place on record the Government's appreciation of the time and care taken by the working party. We shall study their conclusions carefully.