§ Mr. SheermanTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what steps he is taking to increase the recycled content in soft tissue paper products. [87253]
§ Mr. MealeIn July 1998, the Government established a Market Development Group to consider the measures that could be taken to enhance the markets for recycled materials, including paper, and to develop proposals to help overcome any barriers. The Group considered a range of measures, including the use of economic instruments, quality standards and specifications for recycled goods and materials, and whether it is desirable to set mandatory levels of recycled content for specified goods.
The Group has now finished its work and its report and recommendations for action will be published for consultation at the same time as the draft waste strategy.