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Recommendation 32

32 Acknowledged

The Government should also issue its response to the consultation on the draft Waste Prevention...

Recommendation
The Government should also issue its response to the consultation on the draft Waste Prevention Programme for England: Towards a Resource-Efficient Economy not later than the date the House rises for the 2022 summer recess. This will be over a year since the consultation closed. Industry and stakeholders require clear direction on future plans for waste prevention and resource efficiency now. (Paragraph 168) Government procurement
Government Response Summary
The new Waste Prevention Programme is being revised following consultation in 2021, and publication is expected later in 2022. There will be further engagement on individual policies set out in the Programme.
Government Response Acknowledged
HM Government Acknowledged
The new Waste Prevention Programme is being revised following consultation in 2021. the waste hierarchy. Publication is expected later in 2022. However, there will be further engagement on individual policies set out in the Programme, which will give an additional opportunity for stakeholders to provide input.