HC Deb 22 February 1989 vol 147 c697W
Ms. Walley

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will take steps to ensure that the manufacturers of sanitary towels and tampons bear some of the cost currently incurred by the water authorities in the disposal of their products.

Mr. Howard

No. It is consumers who dispose of these products, and any costs incurred by the water authorities should be met through charges.