§ Mr. McMasterTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what steps he is taking to encourage the newspaper and textile industries to promote and participate in recycling schemes; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AtkinsThe newspaper industry in Northern Ireland already uses recycled material in its production and places newspaper material into the recycling stream. In 1991, following discussions with the Government, the Newspaper Publishers Association agreed to aim to increase the proportion of waste paper used in newsprint consumed in the United Kingdom to at least 40 per cent. by the year 2000.
Plans are in hand to promote recycling and the use of recycled materials amongst business and industry in Northern Ireland and I intend to announce new legislative proposals next year.