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Lord Randall of Uxbridge (Con)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 11 September 2026

Debate

Microplastic Filters (Washing Machines) Bill [HL]

Contribution

My Lord, I cannot say I am completely surprised by the reaction of both Front Benches, and I thank them for their contributions. I detected, just slightly, a slight movement—at the pace of a sloth going on a go-slow—by the Minister towards this. I am afraid my experience of government and being a government special adviser on this is that it takes a lot to move positions, but I remain ever hopeful, and I know we will have other occasions. I would like to thank sincerely the noble Baroness, Lady Bennett. I was delighted to see her on the on the speakers’ list, because she has the analytical skills and the scientific knowledge to fill in the gaps, whereas I try to do it with just a passion for something that, genuinely, I think lots of people share, particularly about the health risks to human health. That said, I am not going to sob myself to sleep tonight, but I am going to think of more cunning and devious ways to get this message across. In the meantime, I beg to move.

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