Scottish Secretary Alister Jack has ruled out the UK Government paying compensation to companies affected by the delay to Scotland’s deposit return scheme.
Speaking at the Royal Highland Show, Jack said if businesses sought compensation, “it would have to be from the Scottish Government”.
Jack also compared the Scottish Government’s bid to set up the deposit return scheme to building a house before asking for planning permission.
He said: “The idea that we destroyed the scheme is for the birds.
“The UK government followed a process. We were asked for an exemption, we moved very quickly when we were asked, we granted an exemption, one that Circularity Scotland said they could live with. The Scottish government have decided not to proceed at this time.”
