Context
The question arises from the recognition of potential benefits and trials of digital DRS technologies. Resource Futures estimates that a digital scheme could reduce costs by £3.3 billion compared to the current system.
Question
If her Department will take steps to support trials of digital deposit return scheme technologies. I am pleased that the Minister recognises the possible advantages of a digital deposit return scheme, which, according to Resource Futures, could reduce the cost of the current scheme by £3.3 billion. We were promised a response to the latest DRS consultation, but it has still not been published. Will the Minister tell us when we can expect a response?
Answer from Rebecca Pow
Further details of the deposit return scheme, which will be so important to reducing waste, will be announced and published later this month.
Not addressed: The specific timeline for publishing a response to the latest DRS consultation was not provided.
How: Changing Subject To Future Announcements
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