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Written question asked by Euan Stainbank (Labour) on Friday, 23 October 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 27 October 2026. It was answered by Emma Hardy (Labour) on Thursday, 29 October 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Plastics: Recycling

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the implications for her Department's policies of the recommendation in the report entitled Project Willow, published on 29 May 2025 to implement policies to increase plastic collection, separation and aggregation.

Answer

The Government recognises the importance of securing a sustainable future for Grangemouth and is carefully considering the recommendations arising from Project Willow.

Defra officials continue to support the cross-government Grangemouth Investment Taskforce in its efforts to attract investment to the site. Projects under consideration include advanced plastics recycling initiatives.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
37723
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Recycling Refineries Plastics Grangemouth
Link
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