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Written question asked by David Evennett (Conservative) on Monday, 16 October 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 18 October 2006. It was answered by Ben Bradshaw (Labour) on Tuesday, 24 October 2006 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Domestic Waste

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what representations he has received regarding micro-chips used to monitor domestic waste.
Answer

The Government have received various representations from hon. Members of Parliament and members of the public inquiring about the Government policy on the installation of micro-chips in householders’ bins. These representations included inquiries on the use of chips to monitor domestic waste. Increasing recycling levels is an important element of tackling climate change.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
450 c1722W;450 c1728W; 95165
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Domestic waste Microprocessors
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk