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Written question asked by Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle (Green Party) on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 27 October 2026. It was answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Recycling

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of the delay in publishing the circular economy growth plan on achieving the objectives of the environmental improvement plan.

Answer

This Government remains committed to the objectives of the Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP), including the circular economy goal to minimise waste.

The EIP Annual Progress Report (see attached), shows that we have progressed an ambitious programme of reform, investment and delivery activity across the Circular Economy commitments, supporting the broader objectives of the EIP.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL4036
Session
2026-27
Attachment
EIP Annual Progress Report
Subjects
Environment protection Recycling
Link
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