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24/07/2015
Reduction In Use Of Plastic Bags Welcomed
Sinn Féin has welcomed the reduction in use of plastic bags.
North Antrim MLA Daithí McKay said it has helped create and protect jobs in the community.
Mr McKay said: "At the time that I was working on the Private Members Bill I stated that the levy would not only raise revenue for environmental programmes but would help create and protect jobs in the community but it would also greatly reduce the problem of plastic bag litter in our parks and community environs.
"I am glad to see that this has been the case and would like to see the programme extended to include other sources of litter such as drinks and fast food containers with proceeds earmarked for environmental clean-up projects and clean energy programmes."
(CD/JP)
North Antrim MLA Daithí McKay said it has helped create and protect jobs in the community.
Mr McKay said: "At the time that I was working on the Private Members Bill I stated that the levy would not only raise revenue for environmental programmes but would help create and protect jobs in the community but it would also greatly reduce the problem of plastic bag litter in our parks and community environs.
"I am glad to see that this has been the case and would like to see the programme extended to include other sources of litter such as drinks and fast food containers with proceeds earmarked for environmental clean-up projects and clean energy programmes."
(CD/JP)
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