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Debate between Mary Creagh and Anna Sabine
Thursday 19th June 2025

(3 weeks, 1 day ago)

Commons Chamber
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Anna Sabine Portrait Anna Sabine (Frome and East Somerset) (LD)
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T4. The Minister previously stated that the extended producer responsibility was not retrospective. However, the industry understands that it is now DEFRA’s position that it is a retrospective tax. Will the Minister confirm what industry engagement was undertaken to advise producers of the change to a retrospective tax?

Mary Creagh Portrait Mary Creagh
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I am happy to write to the hon. Lady in great detail and at great length, but it is not something I can explain in 20 seconds.