Patel explains the need for ban on scrap metal exports
Minister tells MPs the creation of a permit system is likely to lead to a reduction in theft
23 August 2022 - 17:38
Trade, industry & competition minister Ebrahim Patel says banning scrap metal exports should be considered urgent and necessary as it would reduce prices and discourage syndicates from looting infrastructure.
But critics of the proposal argue that a reduction in prices would lead to more infrastructure damage as syndicates would need to steal more to make money. Further, an export ban could leave many legal waste pickers without an income...
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