§ Mr. Tony Banksasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what have been the results to date of the contact between the Minister responsible for recycling and the United Kingdom Reclamation Council.
§ Mr. Trippier[pursuant to his reply, 9 July 1985, c. 394]: When I met representatives of the United Kingdom Reclamation Council on 12 March, they indicated that there were areas in which the council would be able to suggest some recycling initiatives. I have asked for another meeting before the summer recess to discuss what the council has decided to do and possible ways in which the Government might help.
§ Mr. Tony Banksasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make a statement about current Government policy on waste recycling and whether he intends to make any changes.
§ Mr. Trippier[pursuant to his reply, 9 July 1985, c. 394]: I refer the hon. Member to the second special report from the Trade and Industry Committee, Session 1984–85, where he will find the Government's response to the Committee's report "The Wealth of Waste."
At an open day at the Warren Spring laboratory on 10 July I announced my intention to establish a unit at the laboratory to provide technical support, including the preparation of statistical and economic data and state of the art reports, to private and public sector organisations in the recycling field. The unit would cost around £200,000 per annum, and I am looking to industry for a 50 per cent. contribution. I am also planning a campaign to raise public awareness of the potential for reclamation and recycling.