Alan Gemmell MP: written questions

4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026 · year in progress

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Written questions

Packaging: RecyclingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24239More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the impacts of EPR on the glass sector, including in Central Ayrshire.
Answer: Defra continues to engage extensively with the glass manufacturing sector to understand the impacts on them. Through modulation, more recyclable materials, such as glass, will benefit from discounted fees, from Year 2 of pEPR (2026/2027) onwards. Defra, a...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Packaging: RecyclingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24238More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment has the Government made of the impact of EPR on businesses in Central Ayrshire.
Answer: pEPR in the UK has some of the most generous support measures for small businesses across any packaging scheme globally, including an exemption from disposal fees and recycling obligations for producers with an annual turnover below £2 million and packagi...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Pigs: SlaughterhousesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24214More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what is the timeline of phasing out the use of carbon dioxide gas as a method of slaughtering pigs.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to the hon. Member for Epsom and Ewell, Helen Maguire, on 20 May 2026 to PQ UIN 613.
Answered 3 Sept 2026
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Packaging: RecyclingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24211More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of Extended Producer Responsibility on businesses in Central Ayrshire.
Answer: pEPR in the UK has some of the most generous support measures for small businesses across any packaging scheme globally, including an exemption from disposal fees and recycling obligations for producers with an annual turnover below £2 million and packagi...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade	11
Department for Education	1
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero	4
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs	4
Department for Transport	2
Department for Work and Pensions	2
Department of Health and Social Care	2
Home Office	3
Ministry of Defence	1
Scotland Office	4
Treasury	1

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