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Written question asked by Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Truscott (Labour) on Thursday, 26 April 2007.


Waste Management: WEEE Directive

Question
asked Her Majesty's Government:What actions they have taken to encourage the design and production of electrical and electronic equipment which take into account and facilitate dismantling and recovery, as required by the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive.
Answer

Article 4 of the directive is implemented through Regulation 59 of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2006 (SI 3289). The Government recognise the importance of design in the sustainability agenda and will be monitoring the position closely.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
3286; 691 c169-70WA
Session
2006-07
EC documents
DIR2002/96/EC
Subjects
Design EU law Electronic equipment Recycling Production Waste disposal
Link
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