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Written question asked by Suella Braverman (Reform UK) on Wednesday, 9 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 11 September 2026. It was answered by Emma Hardy (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Recycling: Skilled Workers

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Education on the skills and workforce required to support the transition to a more circular economy.

Answer

The Government is committed to transitioning towards a circular economy where resources are kept in use for longer and waste is designed out. Defra recognises that skills will be an important enabler of this transition and is considering the evidence for appropriate action right across the economy.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
28350
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Recycling Department for Education Skilled workers
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk