KEW AND PLASTIC BAGS

Early day motion 1853, tabled 20 June 2008 by Baroness Kramer (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 27 members.

That this House commends the community of Kew in West London for striving to become London's first disposable plastic bag free ward from 1st July 2008; believes plastic bags to be unnecessary and wasteful; recognises the environmental damage caused by their production and transport, and the inherent difficulties in their disposal; acknowledges the concern caused by their longevity and persistent presence, in particular in the marine environment, long after their usefulness as a bag has expired; congratulates local residents for their commitment to the environment; and applauds the efforts of local traders in working with the Kew Society to replace plastic bags with biodegradable cornstarch bags, paper bags and re-usable bags made from environmentally-friendly and ethically sourced materials.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 14, Labour 9, DUP 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.