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Thursday 6 February 2025 · 1 question

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At a glance

Answered 0 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • John Lamont questioned the SNP Government's deposit return scheme, citing issues with regulation and costs affecting Scottish businesses.
  • The SNP Government is facing legal action related to the deposit return scheme from businesses.
  • The Minister declined to comment on the specific matter raised but offered to look into it and write to John Lamont.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 John Lamont Con Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
Scotland
Context

The Scottish National Party's deposit return scheme faced legal action from businesses seeking compensation for the costs associated with the regulation.

Question

The SNP Government's deposit return scheme was a complete shambles, which the last Conservative Government stopped, preventing it from hurting Scottish businesses with more regulation and higher costs. The SNP Government are now facing legal action over the scheme, with businesses seeking hundreds of millions of pounds in compensation. I appreciate that you cannot comment on a live case, but will the SNP Government be solely responsible for any costs that may be incurred in handling the case?

Answer from The Solicitor General

The hon. Member is right that I cannot comment on the specific matter he raises, but I am happy to look at it and to write to him.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific responsibility for costs was not confirmed or denied

How: Cannot Comment On A Live Case

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