The minimum price for a single use plastic bag is set to increase from 5p to 10p this Spring. The Scottish Parliament will be asked to approve the change from 1st April 2021. The charge on plastic bags was first introduced in Scotland in Scotland in October 2014. Prior to the charge, 800 million single... Continue Reading →
Consultation on Banning Single Use Plastic Items Launched
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed plans from the Scottish Government to ban some of the most environmentally damaging single-use plastic items in Scotland, including plastic cutlery and plastic straws, which have been published for consultation. Views are being sought on the introduction of new legislation to restrict the sale or commercial supply of plastic plates,... Continue Reading →
National Scheme to Tackle Fuel Poverty Restarts
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed the resumption of Warmer Homes Scotland, the national scheme to help reduce people’s fuel bills by making their homes more energy efficient. The Scottish Government has announced that the Warmer Homes Scotland scheme would restart, bringing 300 staff out of furlough to continue installing energy efficiency measures in people’s homes.... Continue Reading →
Protected Status for Mountain Hares Granted
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed the decision by the Scottish Parliament to give protected status to mountain hares. The change in legislation was confirmed as The Scottish Parliament passed the Animals and Wildlife (Penalties, Protections and Powers) (Scotland) Bill. The new Bill will now require control of mountain hare numbers to be done under license... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP (SNP) 