Environment Bill

Theo Clarke Excerpts
2nd reading & 2nd reading: House of Commons
Wednesday 26th February 2020

(4 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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George Eustice Portrait George Eustice
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While I am sure that the Under-Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, my hon. Friend the Member for Taunton Deane, will look carefully at any amendments, the Bill will also give us the legal powers to prevent the exporting of plastic waste to other countries, confirming a manifesto commitment.

Theo Clarke Portrait Theo Clarke (Stafford) (Con)
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Residents in Stafford are concerned about the impact of plastic pollution, and I commend the local organisations, such as Stafford Litter Heroes, that are doing so much to tackle this blight on our beautiful countryside. What steps the Government are taking to implement incentives such as the drinks container deposit return scheme, which would allow everyone to do their bit to protect our planet every day?