N. Ireland proposes bag fax in 2013

摘要

According to reports Northern Ireland plans to bring in a 5 pence tax on single-use plastic bags next year. In making the announcement Environment Minister Alex Attwood described plastic carrier bags as the "scourge of the environment." The proposals now have to go before the full Northern Ireland assembly before they can become law. If accepted by the assembly Attwood proposes to double up the levy to 10 pence in 2014.