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Written question asked by Lynne Jones (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 October 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 22 October 2002. It was answered by John Healey (Labour) on Tuesday, 22 October 2002 on behalf of the Treasury.


Treasury

Question
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has carried out of the levy on plastic bags introduced in Ireland.
Answer

Lynne Jones: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what assessment he has carried out of the levy on plastic bags introduced in Ireland. [75596] Mr. John Healey: The Government keeps under review developments and experience of relevant taxes in other countries. The Government currently has no plans to introduce a plastic bag tax.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
75596; 391 c212W;391 c213W
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Packaging Plastics Republic of Ireland Taxation
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk