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Written question asked by Martin Linton (Labour) on Monday, 26 October 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 29 October 2009. It was answered by Dan Norris (Labour) on Thursday, 29 October 2009 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Household Waste

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what steps his Department is taking together with local authorities to ensure household waste is dealt with effectively.
Answer

We have worked with local authorities to make great improvements in effectively managing household waste over the last 10 years: recycling rates have more than quadrupled.We recognise there is still much more to do and the Government will continue to work with local authorities, and others, to move towards a zero waste nation.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
498 c488-9W; 296317
Session
2008-09
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Domestic waste Waste disposal
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk