§ Mr. ColvinTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make the abatement of litter by local authorities a statutory obligation as provided for in the Litter Act 1983; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. Virginia BottomleyThe Litter Act 1983 gives local authorities powers to take action on litter. We are pursuing a series of initiatives within the existing legal framework and will consider whether any strengthening of the legislation is necessary, including the possibility of implementing section 4 of the Act to require authorities to prepare litter plans.