Motion NDM7155 Huw Irranca-Davies

Supported by Alun Davies, Andrew R.T. Davies, David Rees, Dawn Bowden, Delyth Jewell, Hefin David, Jack Sargeant, Jayne Bryant, Joyce Watson, Neil McEvoy, Rhianon Passmore, Vikki Howells

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Notes a proposal for a Bill on the use of single-use plastics.

2. Notes that the purpose of this Bill would be to:

a) significantly reduce the use of single-use plastics based on the best international practice and research, which would establish Wales as a world-leader in reducing plastic waste;

b) introduce appropriate taxes and levies to significantly reduce the production and use of single use plastics in Wales;

c) introduce a cross-government action plan including a comprehensive suite of measures to significantly reduce use of single use plastics;

d) establish targets and milestones for the reduction of specific single-use plastics.