Written question asked by Matthew Offord (Conservative) on Tuesday, 16 May 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 May 2023. It was answered by Rebecca Pow (Conservative) on Thursday, 15 June 2023 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Agriculture: Plastics
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether her Department is taking steps to incentivise farmers to switch from single-use plastic mulching films to certified soil-biodegradable alternatives through the (a) Sustainable Farming Initiative, (b) Farming Investment Fund and (c) other Defra schemes.
- Answer
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No steps have been taken. While we consider there may be niche applications, generally we do not support the use of biodegradable plastics.
Secondary information
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- Written question
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- 185221
- Session
- 2022-23
- Subjects
- Agriculture Biodegradability Plastics
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- 2023-06-15 17:04:51 +0100
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