HC Deb 21 July 2004 vol 424 cc255-6W
Dr. Whitehead

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what plans she has to incorporate companies that fall below the minimum requirements only because of their franchise arrangements within the working of the packaging regulations. [183503]

Mr. Morley

This is a matter currently being considered by the Advisory Committee on Packaging (ACP) and subject to their advice, the Government may include proposals for amendments to the packaging Regulations in a packaging consultation document that we expect to issue next year.

Dr. Whitehead

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what plans she has to ensure that free videos are incorporated into the working of the packaging regulations. [183504]

Mr. Morley

This is a matter currently being considered by the Advisory Committee on Packaging's (ACP) "Free Rider" Task Force. The Task Force will submit a best practice document for the identification and detection of free riders to the ACP later this year. Subject to the Committee's advice, the Government will consider what further action is needed.

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