Member

Finally, I think the noble Lord, Lord Blencathra, asked about the definition of household packaging from the wine and hospitality sector. We are continuing to listen to those affected by these provisions. The views we have heard highlight the difficulty for many producers in differentiating between household and non-household packaging, as the same product may be supplied to both business and household customers, although often through wholesalers that have the same product that can be used by both. We acknowledge that the needs of all sectors must be taken into account in these regulations, but also that one size fits all is, of course, not possible. So alongside the first iteration of the scheme being delivered, work has also begun with industry stakeholders to explore its future improvement. This will include assessment of how the household definition could be refined to capture fewer items of packaging disposed of by business.