Context
The question addresses the government's steps to tackle plastic pollution, referencing recent initiatives and public support for specific bans.
Question
What recent steps she is taking to help tackle plastic pollution. There is huge support for banning plastic in wet wipes from hon. Members on both sides of the House, retailers, producers and water companies. The Government's consultation on the issue ended more than a year ago, but it was not included in the recent plastic announcements—the Government's action on the issue is so slow.
Answer from Rebecca Pow
We are still analysing the responses to the call for evidence. Great care has to be taken when considering something flushable, even if it does not have plastic in it—where does it go, where does it end up and what happens to it? I urge people not to flush things down the loo because that is how we get blockages and fatbergs.
Not addressed: Specific commitment to ban plastic in wet wipes or meeting to discuss timeline for such a ban
How: We Are Still Analysing The Responses To The Call For Evidence
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