Written question asked by Sue Doughty (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 23 June 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 3 July 2003. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Thursday, 3 July 2003 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will review the assistance the Government gives to charity shops in promoting the reuse of goods; and if she will make a statement.

Answer: Sue Doughty: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs if she will review the assistance the Government gives to charity shops in promoting the reuse of goods; and if she will make a statement. [121985] Mr. Morley: The Government do not give assistance specifically for this purpose, although there are many ways in which we support the work of charities in general and in which we promote the reuse and recycling of materials. We are always willing to receive representations and ideas about specific measures that would benefit either or both of these causes.

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