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Written question asked by Mims Davies (Conservative) on Wednesday, 10 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 June 2026. It was answered by Jo Stevens (Labour) on Thursday, 18 June 2026 on behalf of the Wales Office.


Deposit Return Schemes: Wales

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what meetings she has held with representatives of the glass manufacturing industry to discuss the potential impact of the Welsh Government's Deposit Return Scheme, due to be introduced in 2027.

Answer

UK Government officials engaged extensively with key trade associations and representatives of the glass packaging sector both prior to and following the decision to grant a UK Internal Market Act exclusion for the Welsh Government’s Deposit Return Scheme.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
8620
Session
2026-27
Registered interest declared
Yes
Subjects
Glass Manufacturing industries Wales Deposit return schemes
Link
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