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Written question asked by Jeremy Corbyn (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 November 2002. It was answered by John Healey (Labour) on Thursday, 7 November 2002 on behalf of the Treasury.


Treasury

Question
(Pursuant to reply on 07.11.2002 in Daily Part 392 c584W and Bound Volume 392 c596W) To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what consultation he is undertaking on the introduction of a charge for plastic bags given out in shops; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

Jeremy Corbyn: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what consultation she is undertaking on the introduction of a charge for plastic bags given out in shops; and if she will make a statement. [79638] John Healey: I have been asked to reply. Taxes are a matter for the Chancellor.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
79638; 392 c848W;392 c707W
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Fees and charges Packaging Plastics Taxation Shops
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk