Business of the House

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 10:34 am on 29 November 2012.

Alert me about debates like this

Photo of Kate Green Kate Green Shadow Minister (Equalities) 10:34, 29 November 2012

May we have a debate on the apparent abuse of the electrical equipment recycling market? Four multinationals—Sylvania, GE, Osman and Philips—appear to be seeking to subvert the effect of the forthcoming recast waste electrical and electronic equipment directive by operating a cartel in relation to the recycling of waste electrical equipment, which is putting the viability of independent recycling companies and local jobs, including in my constituency, at risk.