Commons Sense

House of Commons · Public Bill Committee

- Sitting 4

05 January 2022

Proposed by Helen Whately Con Faversham and Mid Kent

Northern IrelandScotlandTaxationWales

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

At a glance

Key points

  • The statement addresses exemptions for freeports under a plastic packaging tax
  • The MP commits to establishing at least one freeport in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland
  • The MP offers to write to the hon. Lady to explain why freeports receive specific mention

Issue summary

The statement addresses exemptions for freeports under a plastic packaging tax and commits to establishing at least one freeport in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

Action requested

The MP is willing to write to the hon. Lady with the reason why freeports receive specific mention and reiterates the commitment to establish freeports in devolved nations as soon as possible.

Key facts

  • Freeports have an exemption for necessary flexibility.
  • The plastic packaging tax will commence on 1 April 2022.
  • At least one freeport will be established in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
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