Oral QuestionPrime Minister

“If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 1 May.”

Tabled: 25 April 2024Answered: 1 May 2024

Answering Minister

the Prime Minister

Answer from Hansard

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Mary Creagh)

Metal recyclers are regulated by local authorities and the Environment Agency and must meet specific treatment standards. We are ensuring that online marketplaces and vape producers contribute fairly towards the cost of recycling waste electricals, including metal components, and the sale of disposable vapes will be banned from 1 June.