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

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she has discussed her proposals for a Deposit Return Scheme with representatives from the Foodservice Packaging Association.

The Government recognises the need to work closely with stakeholders and we intend to continue our engagement as we move into implementation, including with trade associations and local authorities. We have not discussed the proposals for a DRS directly with the Mayor of London.