madam president mobile phones phone chargers play stations cameras saunas thermometers refrigerators freezers toasters kettles microwaves irons air fresheners clocks watches electric toothbrushes dvd players vacuum cleaners children's toys video games medical devices televisions remote controls calculators heaters tumble dryers and washing machines
well that is just to name a few because all of these appliances and many more will undoubtedly rise in price as a result of this waste directive
and to think that the european union is prepared to pile this legislation on just at a time when we are in the depths of a recession and when people are struggling to make ends meet i therefore encourage everyone in this chamber to show sympathy with the hardworking taxpayers and with small-to-medium-sized businesses and put this prospective law in the waste bin
