HC Deb 05 March 1990 vol 168 cc410-1W
Mr. Alex Carlile

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what is the maximum fine for improperly disposing of litter in Wales; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Grist

Littering as an offence under the Litter Act 1983 attracts a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale, currently £400. There are proposals in the Environmental Protection Bill to increase this to level 4 on the standard scale, currently £1,000.