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Written question asked by Lord Hanningfield (Non-affiliated) on Monday, 4 November 2019, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 November 2019. It was answered by Earl of Courtown (Conservative) on Tuesday, 5 November 2019 on behalf of the Treasury.

Electronic Cigarettes: Litter

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of litter caused by vaping, in particular the plastic pods; and whether e-cigarette and other vaping related products will be subject to their proposed tax on plastic packaging.

Answer

As announced at Budget 2018, from April 2022 the government will be introducing a new tax on plastic packaging containing less than 30% recycled plastic.

In spring 2019, the government consulted on the high level design of the tax and a summary of responses was published in July. These responses are being used to inform the detailed design of the tax including the definition of packaging, which will be included in legislation that is due to be introduced next year. Where tobacco product packaging, cigarette filters, e-cigarettes and other vaping related products meet the definition of plastic packaging, and contain insufficient recycled plastic, they will be subject to the tax.

The government has made no specific assessment of the impact of litter caused by vaping. Litter specifically associated with vaping has never appeared in the top 20 litter types, according to independent national surveys carried out by Keep Britain Tidy.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL581
Session
2019-19
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Litter Packaging Plastics Taxation Electronic cigarettes
Link
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