HC Deb 20 February 1989 vol 147 c464W
Ms. Ruddock

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he will take steps to encourage sanitary towel manufacturers to substitute biodegradeable plastics for non-biodegradeable plastics in their products.

Mr. Forth

I have no plans to do so, but I understand that the industry has approached higher educational establishments with a view to their carrying out relevant investigations.