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Member

Speaking in the House of Lords on 10 November 2025

Debate

Environmental Protection (Wet Wipes Containing Plastic) (England) Regulations 2025

Contribution

Exemptions were mentioned, and it is important to say that we had a consultation and engagement with industry to find out exactly what industrial and medical uses they will still be required for. The noble Baroness, Lady Coffey, talked about the NHS continuing to use plastic products and she has a perfectly valid point; we want to remove as much plastic as we can from industry. I am sure we will be working with the Department of Health and Social Care on moving forward on products that are used, in its industry and others, which continue to pollute.

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