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HANSARDPlastic PollutionIt is possible to recycle plastic bales, but I am conscious that the secondary market may not be well established. With the reforms that we will shortly be consulting on, my hon.…17 Jan 2019HANSARDPlastic PollutionI commend the children for being so concerned about plastic pollution and litter. I am sure that they are being champions in picking up litter where appropriate. That should be…17 Jan 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Hunting Act is already tightly drawn, and there has been a mixture of successful and unsuccessful prosecutions so far. It really matters that the police have the evidence…17 Jan 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs I outlined to the House earlier, we recently published our resources and waste strategy. It is a key point that we need to tackle this serious and organised crime. We have…17 Jan 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe are currently working on the metrics and targets, as set out in our 25-year environment plan, to have something that is sustainable going forward. It is also important to note…17 Jan 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsI also saw that interesting announcement by the University of Manchester, which just shows the benefits of this Government having invested in the university to develop graphene.…17 Jan 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsThat was nearly as long as a speech in an Adjournment debate, but the last one of those that the hon. Gentleman secured for me to respond to was about the circular economy of…17 Jan 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe need to tackle in a humane way however animals are put down, whether they are wildlife, domestic animals or racing animals. I am sure that a Minister will be delighted to meet…17 Jan 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsIt really matters that we work with local authorities to make sure that we improve air quality as quickly as possible. There are broader issues with particulate matter and…17 Jan 2019HANSARDYear of Green ActionWe are committed to being the first generation to leave the environment in a better state than we found it. Friday 11 January marks the first anniversary of the publication of the…11 Jan 2019