Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Chris Ruane (Labour), on Thursday, 4 December 2014, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 9 members in total.

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WASTEWATER NETWORK BLOCKAGES

That this House congratulates Welsh Water on its Let's Stop the Block Campaign which aims to reduce the number of everyday items being put down toilets which can cause environmental damage and increase the risk of sewage flooding in homes; notes that it costs Welsh Water £7 million and 28,000 staff hours a year to clear blockages in its wastewater network; further notes that costs for other water utility companies could be significantly higher; commends water companies running similar campaigns in their operating areas to help protect both the environment and customers; and calls on the Government to urge manufacturers properly to label goods such as wet wipes, nappies and cotton buds that are causing the blockages.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

602 

Session

2014-15

Other sponsors

Albert Owen

Elfyn Llwyd

Alan Meale

Virendra Sharma

Nick Smith

Subjects

Floods Water Waste management

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk