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Current Petitions

Broken Glass (PE986)

Tuesday 10 February 2009 Public Petitions Committee Petitions 4 contributions · 3 speakers

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Frank McAveety Lab The Convener · Glasgow Shettleston
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PE986, from Woodlands primary school in Cumbernauld, is on the protection of the public and of domestic and non-domestic birds and animals from the dangers of broken glass; on the promotion of the use of plastic bottles as an alternative to glass; and on the introduction of a refundable deposit scheme aimed at reducing the extent and levels of broken glass in public places. The petition has been in front of us before, and I invite comment on how members propose to deal with it.

Bill Butler Lab Glasgow Anniesland
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I note that the Scottish Government has investigated the matter on a number of occasions and has stated its position. My information is that there are no plans to carry out further research at this time, but the matter—as ministers of all political shades and complexions keep on telling us—is under review. I do not know what further we can do that would be effective. Colleagues might have other opinions.

John Wilson SNP Central Scotland
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I suggest that we suspend further consideration of the petition in view of the on-going review of antisocial behaviour legislation and scrutiny of the Climate Change (Scotland) Bill. We should invite the Government to respond further, once we know the details of the bill. We should then allow the petition to move forward on that basis.

Frank McAveety Lab The Convener · Glasgow Shettleston
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I am fairly comfortable with that, so that is perhaps what we should do. There are elements of the issue that require some further discussion. We will take that course of action.

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