We heard calls for the 21 framework to focus on "cross-governmental collaboration". 10 Written submissions from Aberdeenshire Council, Dundee City Council and Resource Management Association Scotland. 11 Written submission from the British Soft Drink Association. 12 Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee, Official Report, 14 November 2023, col 42 (Kim Pratt, Friends of the Earth Scotland) 13 Written submissions from Keep Scotland Beautiful and Chartered Institute of Waste Management Scotland. 14 Written submission from the British Soft Drink Association. 15 Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee, Official Report, 26 September 2023, Col 8 (Ewan MacDonald-Russell, Scottish Retail Consortium). 16 Written submission from NFU Scotland. 17 Written submission from NFU Scotland. 18 Food and Drink Federation Scotland - Written Submission to the House of Commons Environmental, Food and Rural Affairs Committee May 2023. 19 Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee, Official Report, 14 November 2023, Col 42 (James Mackenzie, Action to Protect Rural Scotland) 20 Written submission from Met4Tech. 21 Written submission from British Soft Drink Association. 3 • Stakeholders hoped the framework would provide stability and prevent a situation like the attempted implementation of a deposit return 22 scheme in Scotland occurring again. • The non-binding nature of the operation of the framework allowed for 23 local flexibility.