Kerry McCarthy

Kerry McCarthy

Labour — Bristol East

Speaking in the House of Commons on 4 June 2026

Debate

Topical Questions

Contribution

T6.  Cleaning up perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or forever chemicals, costs water companies and bill payers huge amounts every year. Does the Minister agree that polluters should foot the bill for remediation, and can the “polluter pays” principle be included in the clean water Bill?

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