Michael Sheen campaign on toxic waste sites wins Senedd backing
All parties urge Welsh and UK ministers to ensure polluters pay to clean up contaminated land.
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Notable Quotes
"It's about having a clearer national picture of contaminated land."
— Niamh Salkeld , Politician
"They deserve a system capable of establishing the facts, and where action is needed, they deserve to know that the money and the determination are there to see it through."
— Andrew Griffin , Politician
"Councils, citizens and communities cannot afford the cost of remediation, nor can they afford to wait any longer for action."
— Ken Skates , Politician
"Regular inspections and up-to-date public registers would help."
— Janet Finch-Saunders , Politician
Key People
Andrew Griffin is a member of the Senedd advocating for environmental issues.
Welsh Conservative MS for Bangor Conwy Môn.
Ken Skates is the leader of Welsh Labour and previously served in the Welsh government.
Michael Sheen is a Welsh actor known for his roles in films and television series.
Niamh Salkeld is a member of the Senedd representing the constituency of Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni.
All Coverage
All parties urge Welsh and UK ministers to ensure polluters pay to clean up contaminated land.
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