Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what information his Department holds on the amount raised by retailers in north Cornwall since the introduction of the five pence charge for single use carrier bags.

Defra does not hold information specific to regional data as this is not a legal requirement. In total, the charge has raised approximately £95 million from retailers towards good causes since it was introduced in October 2015. The proceeds have been donated to causes covering the arts, education, environment, health, heritage and sports as well as local causes chosen by customers or staff.