HC Deb 13 July 1999 vol 335 c135W
Mr. Sheerman

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions when he expects to publish the results of the consultation process on the Packaging Regulations. [90971]

Mr. Meale

On the consultation carried out in 1998, I refer my hon. Friend to the answer given by my right hon. Friend the Minister for the Environment on 28 January 1999,Official Report, columns 335–37. A further consultation on proposed changes to the percentage activity obligations and other issues will be published very soon. The consultation period is expected to last about six weeks.