Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:
What discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on new deposit return schemes in England.
The Government recently published its response to the 2021 consultation on introducing a Deposit Return Scheme for drinks containers in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The Deposit Return Scheme will launch in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland from 1 October 2025. Cabinet discusses a range of issues and those discussions are confidential.