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Written question asked by David Drew (Labour) on Tuesday, 24 June 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 June 2008. It was answered by Jonathan Shaw (Labour) on Thursday, 3 July 2008 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Litter: Tobacco

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs if he will bring forward proposals to make cigarette manufacturers responsible for the costs of removing cigarette butts from public places.
Answer

Local authorities have a duty under section 89 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 to keep land clear of all forms of litter and refuse. Decisions on taxation are for my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
478 c1083W; 214324
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Litter Tobacco Smoking
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk