§ 21. Mr. BattleTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what proposals his Department has for supporting the recycling paper and cardboard industry.
§ Mr. McLoughlinThe producer responsibility initiative launched by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Environment and myself is beginning to result in actions which should help to sustain the recycling infrastructure for paper and board. We are continuing to press the EC Commission to expedite consideration of industries' complaints concerning the German packaging ordinance.