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Glass: Deposit Return Schemes

Asked by Sir Ashley FoxConservativeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 17 October 2025UIN 79888

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of the inclusion of glass in the Welsh government's deposit return scheme on businesses in other parts of the UK.

Answered by Mary Creagh

The UK Government acknowledges the concerns raised by businesses in relation to differences in approach to Deposit Return Scheme across the UK. We will continue to engage with the Welsh Government on this matter as they finalise their policy positions and legislation. The Welsh Government will be responsible for developing an impact assessment of their scheme.

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