HC Deb 14 November 1990 vol 180 cc155-6W
18. Mr. Tredinnick

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what change there has been in 1990 in the recycling of waste paper; what recent initiatives he has taken to encourage the recycling of waste paper; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Heathcoat-Amory

Over 2,000,000 tonnes of waste paper were recycled during the first nine months of this year, which is a 12 per cent. increase over 1989. The Environmental Protection Act requires all collection authorities to draw up and publish recycling plans; and will give financial help through the system of recycling credits.