Well, the Member will know that the focus of Government policy on recycling and the target for recycling has the effect of minimising the use of waste in any other context.

In relation to the impact of Brexit on this area, as part of the legislative preparations for a potential ‘no deal’ exit, the Member will know that corrective legislation has been put in place, and that includes legislation to ensure that the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 continue to be operable in a ‘no deal’ scenario.

In relation to future development of policy in a post-Brexit environment in relation to this particular policy area, there are discussions ongoing between the four administrations on how they will work together in relation to this particular area after the UK leaves the European Union.