Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 113775

Water Companies: Microplastics

Tabled: 20 February 2026
Answered: 26 February 2026
Named Day

Question

Clive Lewis

LabourNorwich South

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to UIN 89500, if she will publish a list of water companies which confirmed the use biobeads.

Answer

Emma Hardy
As Water Minister I have written to water companies to reiterate how unacceptable the pollution incident at Camber Sands is. Letters of response are currently being analysed and will be used for development of our understanding of bio-bead usage across th...

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