Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they plan to take to support local authorities to focus on reuse and repair practices as part of a circular economy.

Defra recognises that repair and reuse are fundamental tenets of any circular economy, and a successful transition aims to eliminate waste and promote sustainability through reuse and resource efficiency. We will consider the evidence for appropriate action right across the economy as we develop the Circular Economy Strategy for England.