Written question asked by Tim Yeo (Conservative) on Tuesday, 8 July 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 16 July 2003. It was answered by Patricia Hewitt (Labour) on Wednesday, 16 July 2003 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, if she will list the companies and organisations that have made representations to her about the effect of the implementation of the Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment Directive on the printer ink and toner cartridge recycling industry. - (Holding answer 11 July 2003).

Answer: Mr. Yeo: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if she will list the companies and organisations that have made representations to her about the effect of the implementation of the Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment Directive on the printer ink and toner cartridge recycling industry. [125332] Ms Hewitt: [holding answer 11 July 2003]: Following a recent press article about these issues, my Department has received over fifty letters from the cartridge refilling industry and others, including a number from Cartridge World franchisees. My officials will be meeting the UK Cartridge Recycling Association later this month to discuss their concerns. They are also due to meet representatives of the larger cartridge manufacturers shortly.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 125332; 409 c383W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Computers Electronic equipment EU action Recycling Waste disposal Printing ink Toner cartridges
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk