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Published 11 months ago

Scotland's deposit return scheme: Minister avoids questions over compensation for businesses if project is scrapped

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Lorna Slater is the minister for green skills, circular economy and biodiversity. She was quizzed at the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday. Ms Slater said the question of compensation was a "hypothetical one at this point" The Scottish government is seeking an exemption from the UK government for the scheme.

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Lorna Slater defends deposit return scheme plan

Lorna Slater denies claims that crucial assessments have not been submitted to the UK government.

11 months ago·United Kingdom

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Scotland's deposit return scheme: Minister avoids questions over compensation for businesses if project is scrapped

The controversial DRS was due to begin in August but was pushed back to March 2024. The Scottish government is currently seeking an exemption from the UK Internal Market Act.

11 months ago·United Kingdom

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Deposit return scheme compensation dismissed as 'hypothetical' by Lorna Slater

It came as the minister was urged to publish legal advice on who would be liable for claims

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Lorna Slater refuses to be drawn on compensation amount if DRS scrapped

LORNA Slater has declined to say how much compensation will have to be paid out to businesses if the deposit return scheme (DRS) is scrapped, adding…

11 months ago·Glasgow, United Kingdom

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Holyrood Website

Lorna Slater: Deposit Return Scheme is 'all systems go'

Alister Jack claims on DRS scheme are not true, Scottish Government minister says in the Scottish Parliament

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ireland-live.ie

Slater hits back at Jack in row over deposit return scheme

It is “not true” for the Scottish Secretary to claim that assessments for Scotland’s deposit return scheme are yet to be submitted to the...

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