DISPOSAL OF WET WIPES AND OTHER MATERIALS

Early day motion 898, tabled 19 March 2015 by Joan Ruddock (Labour). Signed by 36 members.

That this House is appalled to learn that the number of wet wipes found as part of the Marine Conservation Society's Beach Clean increased by 50 per cent in a year; understands that wet wipes do not break down like toilet tissue due to their tougher, sometimes plastic, fibres; further understands that water companies estimate that about 70 per cent of blockages are avoidable if wipes and other materials are disposed of properly; supports the 3p's campaign of nothing but pee, poo or paper; and calls on the Government to do more to promote the campaign and encourage manufacturers to raise awareness of correct disposal methods.

Signatures by party: Labour 24, Liberal Democrat 5, DUP 2, Conservative 1, Green 1, Independent 1, Respect 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.