WAITROSE AND DISPOSABLE CUPS

Early day motion 1154, tabled 16 April 2018 by Lord Mann (Labour). Signed by 19 members.

That this House welcomes the decision of Waitrose to remove disposable cups from its stores; recognises the increased efforts to reduce the amount of plastic used for its products; notes the reduction in cost for councils to clear coffee cup litter from the streets; further notes the environmental benefits of removing non-recyclable coffee cups from retailers; and calls on the Government to strengthen its plans to reduce non-recyclable waste in the UK.

Signatures by party: Conservative 4, Labour 4, Scottish National Party 3, Labour/Co-operative 2, Liberal Democrat 2, Plaid Cymru 2, DUP 1, Independent 1.