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PE2023: Stop the Deposit Return Scheme

Petition Summary

Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to stop the introduction of the 20p deposit for consumers and the rollout of the Deposit Return Scheme.

Petitioner: Jim Foster

Status: Closed

Date published: 25 April 2023

Click here for the full petition


Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee Consideration


Committee Meetings 

6 September 2023: The Committee decided to close the petition under Rule 15.7 of Standing Orders.


Written Submission