Written Question · S5W-08565 · Session 5
What its position is on research by Cardiff University that suggests that charging for disposable cups could cut their use by up to 300 mil…
The question
To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on research by Cardiff University that suggests that charging for disposable cups could cut their use by up to 300 million a year in the UK, and whether it supports the introduction of a charge on disposable cups.
The answer
The Scottish Government currently has no plans to introduce a charge on disposable cups. We will consider the issues raised by the Cardiff University research that was published at the end of March 2017, alongside engagement with stakeholders about our wider efforts to increase recycling and encourage reuse wherever possible.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S5W-08565 by reference.