date:Jun 19, 2014
etailers from enforcing the levy, which it says would be unfair and costly to small businesses such as local newsagents and convenience stores.
The Environmental Audit Committee said this exemption will limit the benefits it brings in terms of reducing litter, waste and harm to wildlife.
The government has accepted that there could be problems caused to the UKs recycling industry by the proposed exemption for biodegradable plastic bags, and this will not be included when the charge is introduc