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Litter: Community Development

Asked by Wendy MortonConservativeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 7 April 2025UIN 43068

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps is he taking to support participation in the Great British Spring Clean initiative.

Answered by Mary Creagh

I was proud to speak at the launch event of the Great British Spring Clean in parliament in February. It is encouraging to see that there are a growing number of public-spirited individuals and community groups tackling litter all over the country. I also joined a litter pick with Defra officials and Keep Britain Tidy on 1 April where we cleaned part of the Regent’s Canal in partnership with the Canal and River trust.

We will continue to use our influence to encourage as many people and business as possible to take part in such events.

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