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Written question asked by Lord Berkeley (Labour) on Wednesday, 18 March 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 1 April 2020. It was answered by Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park (Conservative) on Wednesday, 1 April 2020 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Environment Protection

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have, if any, to establish a national environment day; and whether the Keep Britain Tidy campaign will be part of any such plans.

Answer

The Government has no current plans to declare a National Environment Day. There are already a number of established initiatives that encourage care for the environment, including World Environment Day. Defra is working with Keep Britain Tidy to deliver the “Keep it, Bin it” campaign. We are also pleased to support their “Great British Spring Clean” campaign, which has now been rescheduled for the autumn.

The Government made a commitment through the 25 Year Environment Plan to be the first generation to leave the environment in a better state than we found it. 2019 was designated the Year of Green Action in support of the 25 Year Environment Plan goal to connect people with the environment to improve health and well-being.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL2733
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Environment protection Litter Waste disposal
Link
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