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Written question asked by Gregory Stafford (Conservative) on Tuesday, 30 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 July 2026. It was answered by Emma Hardy (Labour) on Wednesday, 8 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Chlorine: Health Hazards

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the potential implications for its policies of absorption of chlorine or chlorine by-products through the skin or by inhalation during bathing and showering.

Answer

The Drinking Water Inspectorate has a consumer leaflet on chlorine which can be found here: Chlorine - Drinking Water Inspectorate.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
14682
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Health hazards Water Chlorine
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk