New Publication: Carrier bag charges: frequently asked questions

Published 01/08/2016   |   Last Updated 27/05/2021   |   Reading Time minutes

National Assembly for Wales Research Service

On 1 October 2011 Wales became the first country in the UK to introduce a requirement to charge on most single-use carrier bags. This short research briefing aims to answer the most common questions that Members and their constituents may have regarding the carrier bag charges scheme.

Carrier bag charges: frequently asked questions (PDF, 590KB)