Global Plastics Treaty

Debate between Claire Hughes and Martin Wrigley

Thursday 17th July 2025 Commons Chamber

[Martin Wrigley (Newton Abbot) (LD)]

I am delighted to hear about all the work going on in the hon. Lady’s community. That is also happening across the country; Dawlish Against Plastic and Plastic Free Newton Abbot are in my constituency However, the Marine Conservation Society wrote to me to say that plastic pollution on UK beaches rose by 9.5% between 2023 and 2024. Indeed, in Devon, an average of 103 items of plastic are picked up on every 100 metres of beach. Does she agree that we must deal with the situation not only in our communities but internationally?

[Claire Hughes]

I agree. Perhaps the Minister could address that issue when he responds to the debate.