Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Oral Answers to Questions

Alberto Costa Excerpts
Wednesday 12th January 2022

(2 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Boris Johnson Portrait The Prime Minister
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I welcome the point that the hon. Gentleman makes in the partisan spirit with which I think it was intended. I do not agree with him, but can I suggest respectfully that he waits until the inquiry is concluded, which I hope will be as soon as possible?

Alberto Costa Portrait Alberto Costa (South Leicestershire) (Con)
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Washing machine manufacturers are considering installing microfibre filter systems in all new washing machines. Will the Prime Minister ask his Ministers to look at—[Interruption.]

Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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Order. We have a slight problem. Some Members want to catch my eye, but the longer this question takes, the less time there will be for other people to get in.

Alberto Costa Portrait Alberto Costa
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People are laughing at plastic pollution, Mr Speaker. Will the Prime Minister ask his Ministers to look into the viability of my Bill, which has cross-party support and seeks to introduce inexpensive microplastic filters on all new washing machines?