Schools: Great British September Clean
Debate between Baroness Meyer and Lord Fowler(4 years, 2 months ago)
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Baroness Meyer (Con) [V]
My Lords, if we are to encourage schools to participate in the Keep Britain Tidy campaign, does the Minister not agree that we should encourage adults, even more so, to set an example? Britain has the reputation of being the dirtiest country in Europe. Is it not time for zero tolerance? In all my years I have never seen anyone fined for littering. As part of this campaign, I suggest that the Government and the public authorities also raise their game. For example, does the Minister not agree that there is an urgent need for more rubbish bins and recycling points, more frequent removal of litter from public places, and proper enforcement of fines?
The Lord Speaker (Lord Fowler)
Baroness Meyer, may I just say that short questions are required? I am sorry, but that was rather too long.