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Written question asked by Theresa Villiers (Conservative) on Monday, 9 November 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 12 November 2020 (named day). It was answered by Rebecca Pow (Conservative) on Thursday, 12 November 2020 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Symphony Environmental: Plastics

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 27 October 2020 to Question 105307 on Symphony Environmental: Plastics, for what reason the Hazardous Substances Advisory Committee did not hold discussions with the Oxo-biodegradable Plastics Association as part of that review; and if they will do so now.

Answer

The Hazardous Substances Advisory Committee is an independent scientific advisory committee. We tasked them to conduct a literature review of the published scientific literature. Stakeholder engagement was therefore not part of this process.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
113022
Session
2019-21
Related items
Symphony Environmental: Plastics
Tuesday, 27 October 2020
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Biodegradability Plastics Oxo-biodegradable Plastics Association Symphony Environmental
Link
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