asked Her Majesty’s Government:

What statutory powers the Mayor of London will have, under proposals set out in July in The Greater London Authority: The Government’s Final Proposals for Additional Powers and Responsibilities for the Mayor and Assembly over litter functions, under Part IV of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, to ensure a greener and cleaner Olympics. [HL4738]

The Government’s Final Proposals for Additional Powers and Responsibilities for the Mayor and Assembly did not include any statutory power for the Mayor of London over litter functions under Part IV of the Environmental Protection Act. However, under Section 353(2)(b) of the Greater London Authority Act 1999, the Mayor’s municipal waste management strategy may contain other proposals and policies relating to municipal waste as he considers appropriate. Therefore, the Mayor can and has included proposals on street cleansing and litter in his municipal waste management strategy.

A cleaner, greener Olympics will require action from many organisations and individuals working together. We believe that the Mayor has the right balance of powers and responsibilities, including as an Olympic Board member, to play a key strategic role in achieving this.