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Thursday 10th September 2015 Commons Chamber

[Rory Stewart]

I agree strongly with my hon. Friend. Courtauld has been very impressive. This has been a cross-party activity, led by the extraordinary achievement of the Labour Government in bringing in the landfill tax. With 90% of retailers signed up, the significant reduction in food waste is genuinely impressive.

[Marion Fellows (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP)]

7. When she last had discussions with her counterpart in the Scottish Government and what the subject was of those discussions.

[The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Elizabeth Truss)]

I spoke to my Scottish counterpart on Monday at the European Union Council. We have met several times since the election. I work very closely with him, as well as with my counterparts in the other devolved Administrations.

[Marion Fellows]

I acknowledge the constructive approach taken by the Scottish and UK Governments, with the help of Kent police, in establishing a fast track at the height of the Calais disruption. Will the Secretary of State continue to work with colleagues in the Government and the devolved Administrations to ensure that future disruption is avoided?

[Elizabeth Truss]

We should absolutely continue to work together. I know that there has been a number of issues, particularly with exports. We are committed to increasing exports from Britain and to ensuring that they are minimally affected.