Vol. 457 No. 7
28 Mr. M. McDowell asked the Minister for the Environment his views on whether the existing Litter Act has failed in its objectives; and if so, the steps, if any, he proposes to initiate to confront the problem of litter. [16334/95]
42 Mr. M. Ahern asked the Minister for the Environment when he will produce a plan to address his concerns about litter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16009/95]
57 Miss Harney asked the Minister for the Environment his views on whether the existing Litter Act has failed in its objectives; and if so, the steps, if any, he proposes to initiate to confront the problem of litter. [16328/95]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 28, 42 and 57 together.
Litter is an urgent and visible environmental problem and I am determined to improve and intensify action to prevent it. I am currently finalising a programme of action which will be based in particular on the following elements:
—improving local authority performance,
—partnership with business-industry,
—education and awareness raising, and
—improved litter legislation.
I intend shortly to announce details of this programme in a comprehensive policy statement.
