WASTE POLICY REFORM

Early day motion 617, tabled 19 July 2005 by Diane Abbott (Labour). Signed by 49 members.

That this House praises the Government for reviewing the national and local recycling targets in England; expresses disappointment that currently just 17 per cent. of household waste is recycled in England whereas in other European countries 50 per cent. of waste is recycled; notes that the recycling targets for England are too low; and calls on the Government to set higher national recycling targets, to create waste prevention targets for local authorities and to give councils the power to implement financial incentive schemes for household recycling.

Signatures by party: Labour 26, Liberal Democrat 15, DUP 3, Conservative 1, Respect 1, Scottish National Party 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1, UUP 1.