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Extended Producer Responsibility

Thursday 10 March 2022 · 2 questions

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At a glance

Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Government consulted on the introduction of extended producer responsibility for packaging last year
  • Response to the consultation will be published shortly
  • The government plans to consult on reforms to extend schemes to batteries and waste electronic and electrical equipment this year

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Richard Fuller Con North Bedfordshire
Environment
Context

The government consulted on the introduction of extended producer responsibility for packaging, and there is interest in expanding this scheme to cover batteries and waste electronic and electrical equipment. Richard Fuller asks about the progress made.

Question

What progress his Department has made on introducing extended producer responsibility. The Government consulted on the introduction of extended producer responsibility for packaging last year. There are plans to expand schemes to batteries, waste electronic and electrical equipment this year, and end-of-life vehicles in 2023.

Answer from Jo Churchill

The Government consulted on the introduction of extended producer responsibility for packaging last year, and the response will be published shortly. We will consult on reforms to extend schemes to batteries and waste electronic and electrical equipment this year, and end-of-life vehicles in 2023.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The timeline for when businesses can expect to see changes based on the consultation response was not provided.

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Q2 Richard Fuller Con North Bedfordshire
Economy Environment
Context

The Minister has acknowledged the potential impact of extended producer responsibility schemes on household budgets. Richard Fuller asks how industry concerns will be addressed in terms of pace and affordability.

Question

He commends the minister for moving forward with the EPR scheme, but is concerned about its impact on household budgets. He wants to know if the minister will listen to industry concerns about the pace of change.

Answer from Jo Churchill

Many companies have articulated their concerns and worries. The forthcoming response to the EPR consultation will show businesses that we are listening and working with them. Initial analysis indicates EPR will not result in a significant uplift to prices, but things will be kept under review.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The specific timeline for reviewing impacts on household budgets was not provided.

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