Petition · past parliament
ban the production and distribution of plastic bags
Rejected
18 signatures
What the petition asks
Plastic is pouring into the world’s water systems, burying in our soils, lying on the ocean floor and infiltrating our once pristine ecosystems.
The 10p charge is not enough of a deterrent. If we don't have the option to buy we will become accustomed to bringing alternatives. We must #choose2reuse
The 10p charge is not enough of a deterrent. If we don't have the option to buy we will become accustomed to bringing alternatives. We must #choose2reuse
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
Timeline
| 1 May 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 21 May 2019 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
18
Status
Rejected
Rejected
21 May 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.