Boot will monitor any UK developments
Government has no plans to introduce a plastic bottle returns scheme says the environment minister.
In a response to a question from Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Jason Moorhouse, Geoffrey Boot said it would be more practical for the Island to 'piggyback' any scheme that comes forward in the UK than establish its own.
He suggested that a bottles return scheme may undermine the role of the energy from waste plant:-
Drugs activity on the Island leading to kidnappings, says chief constable
Russ Foster paints stark picture of violence associated with drug supply chains
Amber weather warning brings flooding and road closures
Proms in Laxey and Ramsey have all been closed
Dozens of secondary pupils suspended for extended periods last academic year
Nearly 60 secondary school students were suspended for 10 days or longer
Manx Telecom telegraph pole plans refused over visual concerns
Planning officer also says application failed to adequately justify why other options couldn't be used
