PFAS Debate
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Lord Bird
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Baroness Hayman of Ullock (Lab)
Absolutely. Diversity in the rural economy is important. I just wondered whether there is a particular explosion of PFAS in pubs.
Lord Bird (CB)
I just wanted to bring a bit of thinking here. Why is your Government now looking like every other Government, in that when you get the opportunity to be brave and act quickly, you are incredibly tardy. That lot was doing it before you, and presumably some lot will be doing it next after you. Let us be brave and let us grab something that will help our children to not get cancer in 10, 20 or 30 years’ time. Let us do it now.
Baroness Hayman of Ullock (Lab)
I can assure the noble Lord that I am always happy to be brave when I can and I will encourage the department to push forward as best it can in this area. It is important and I recognise the huge concern both in this House and among the public.