A bold queen's speech?

We have free plastic bags in our supermarkets (apart from M&S) and we aren't assaulted by plastic bags floating through the air or on land (in fact, I don't think I've ever seen more than the odd one lying abandoned amidst its society); maybe it's people who are more the problem.

I just think there are more important things that need attention than carrier bags.

In answer to the thread title: no, rather a bland, uninspiring speech that failed to really address any concerns that the UK has.

They are useful for putting beach litter in – seventeen Cub Scouts plus seventeen plastic bags equals lotsa rubbish.

Hardly made a dent in all the dross that floats up our lochs off the Atlantic though

They have been faff-ing about those plastic bags in England for about decade now. It was introduced without fuss in Wales and Rep of Ireland ages ago. Nearly everyone takes bags to the shops. Those thin plastic bags are a relatively rare sight.

I expect specific proposals not vague promises and generalisations, Ana, just to fill up otherwise empty space.

anno as long as I cross my legs when coughing my gusset stays unmoistened!

MiniMouse I said "damp" not "dripping" As Mr P would say "standards, darling, standards"

Aren't all Queen's speeches blatantly political, papaoscar?

phoenix, speak for yourself!

Heard Her Maj this morning reading out the blatantly political drivel passing off as her speech, and I felt really sorry for her. It was full of generalisations, pre-election sweeteners, wind and waffle. This rag-bag coalition is on its last legs, thank goodness, let's hope something better comes along next time.

Might need a Plan B Phoenix - supermarket bags have holes in

Plastic bag might be useful to put your damp draws in if you didn't find a loo in time though..............

We need statutory provision for public toilets and statutory provision for toilet access for mobile workers! Going to the loo affects 100% of the population. Fussing about 5p on a plastic bag whilst worthy if consideration does not affect 100% of the population though I can just hear someone saying it will in the long term

Let's wait and see. Nothing else we can do at this stage anyhow.

There certainly is a need for various new laws. Whether those are the ones we'll get is a moot point.