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Motion · S6M-13949 · 24 Jul 2024

Chewing Gum Levy

Lodged by Kevin Stewart Standard Motion 9 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament recognises the reported estimated cost to local authorities across the UK for removing chewing gum is around £7 million; suggests that this cost should be paid for by those who produce the gum in the first place in the shape of a levy placed on chewing gum companies; understands that this proposal has significant support from local authorities and organisations from across the country; believes that the unsightly nature of discarded gum on the streets needs to be eradicated, and calls on the UK Government to introduce a levy swiftly with the aim to ensure that streets are kept clean and so that local authority budgets can be spent more effectively.

Supporters (9)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.