EXCESSIVE PACKAGING

Early day motion 814, tabled 1 February 2007 by Jo Swinson (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 179 members.

That this House notes with concern the excessive levels of packaging used by manufacturers and retailers, accounting for 4.6 million tonnes of household waste every year and 17 per cent. of the average household food budget; commends the recent campaign against excessive packaging run by the Independent newspaper; and urges supermarkets to reduce where possible packaging on goods sold, encourage the re-use of plastic bags, recycle packaging waste and encourage suppliers to reduce packaging further up the supply chain.

Signatures by party: Labour 68, Liberal Democrat 52, Conservative 50, DUP 4, Plaid Cymru 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Independent 1.