§ Lord Gainfordasked Her Majesty's Government:
When they intend to publish the waste strategy for England and Wales.
Earl Ferrers:The waste White Paper Making Waste Work: A strategy for sustainable waste management in England and Wales—will be published on 12 December. It builds on the ideas set out in the sustainable development strategy, published in January 1994. The strategy aims to improve the way we manage our waste. Only by taking responsibility for the waste which we produce can we ensure that our environment is protected both now and for future generations.
Copies will be available in the Libraries of both Houses.