London Local Authorities (Shopping Bags) Bill
To introduce in London a prohibition on the supply of certain bags by retailers, to confer powers upon local authorities in London to enforce the prohibition; and for related purposes.
The Bill introduces a prohibition on the distribution of free, throw-away shopping bags by retailers in the capital, and gives powers to local authorities to enforce this. Some exemptions apply:
- small bags used to contain any unpackaged food for human or animal consumption
- bags used for packaging any goods and sealed before the goods are offered for retail sale or supply
- bags sold for use by the customer away from the premises at which they are sold
- bags provided to the customer for the transmission of goods to the retailer
- bags designed to be used for the disposal of waste
- bags used to contain goods sold on board a ship, aircraft, train or bus used for carrying passengers.
Last fetched 25 Apr 2026 · parliament.uk
Progress through Parliament3 stages recorded
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Petition to introduce a Private Bill presented to Parliament
27 Nov 2007
Commons
1st reading
22 Jan 2008
Commons
2nd reading
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DocumentsOpen on parliament.uk →
Additional Provision to the BillAdditional Provision to the Bill
The promoters have deposited a petition for an Additional Provision for the single purpose of including the London Borough of Hounslow in the promotion of the Bill and to apply the provisions of the Bill to the area of the Hounslow Council.
application/pdf · 07 May 2008
The promoters have deposited a Statement under Standing Order 25 indicating that the relevant consent provision under section 79(1) of the Greater London Authority Act 1999 does not apply.
application/pdf · 07 May 2008