In the Lords

Fly-tipping is a crime which blights local communities and the environment, and we are committed to tackling this unacceptable behaviour.

The UK Government has been supporting Tristan da Cunha to enhance marine protection in their waters since 2016, as part of the Blue Belt ini

Those UK Overseas Territories that are Official Development Assistance eligible are now able to apply for funding via the main Darwin Initia

Defra conducted an assessment of UK ship recycling facilities in 2015 as part of the preparation of a public consultation on the UK’s implem

My Lords, our resources and waste strategy for England outlines actions on reuse and repair.

I disagree with the noble and right reverend Lord’s suggestion that the Government are not taking this issue as seriously as they should.

My Lords, we work very closely with all the devolved Administrations and are permanently looking for ways to improve our approach to tacklin

The new waste prevention programme has been delayed.

I can certainly give that commitment on behalf of the Government.

One of the prime focuses of the waste strategy—as well as the Environment Bill, which will be coming forward shortly—is to move to a situati