United Kingdom · Question · Written question
UIN 481
Washing Machines: Microplastics
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11 May 2021
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17 May 2021 · Answer
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17 May 2021
Summary
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will bring forward legislative proposals similar to those recently brought forward by the French Government to require that all new washing machines are fitted with microfilters
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11 May 2021
Written question
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will bring forward legislative proposals similar to those recently brought forward by the French Government to require that all new washing machines are fitted with microfilters
Source: Commons
17 May 2021
Answer
The Government currently has no plans to require manufacturers to install microplastic filters on new washing machines. We are working with industry to encourage improved environmental outcomes and reduce water pollution on a voluntary basis. We will cont...
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- Official source: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2021-05-11/481
- Open data entity: https://questions-statements-api.parliament.uk/api/writtenquestions/questions/1313094
- uk · wq-1313094 · source updated 17 May 2021