Written question asked by Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle (Green Party) on Thursday, 23 July 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 6 August 2026. It was answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock (Labour) on Tuesday, 4 August 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
River Tyne: Pollution
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what additional steps they plan to take following the spillage of an estimated 1 billion nurdles into the River Tyne on 19 July, in particular the steps they plan to take to protect environmentally sensitive areas such as Marsden Bay.
- Answer
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Through a multi-agency effort, this Government is working closely with a range of partners to monitor and respond to the nurdle spill in the River Tyne. Clean-up operations are underway, with particular attention being given to environmentally sensitive locations, including Marsden Bay.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- HL2629
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Environment protection Pollution Plastics River Tyne
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- 2026-08-04 14:42:56 +0100
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