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Deposit Return Schemes

Asked by Mr Andrew SnowdenConservativeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 4 September 2026UIN 22711

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment has been made of the potential impact of the Deposit Return Scheme on people who rely on online grocery deliveries and are unable to purchase food and drink in person.

Answered by Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

The impact on people who rely on online grocery deliveries was considered in our Deposit Return Scheme Equality Impact Assessment, which can be found here.

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