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<p>The Government is deeply concerned about the illegal trade in waste, including
reports of illegal plastic waste exported from the UK.</p><p> </p><p>Recognising the
difficulties experienced by some countries in managing imports of plastic waste the
Queen’s Speech on the 19 December included a commitment to ban the export of polluting
plastic wastes to countries that are not members of the Organisation for Economic
Cooperation and Development.</p><p> </p><p>The Environment Bill includes a power which
will enable us to deliver on this commitment and we will consult this year on the
date by which this should be achieved.</p>
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