In the Lords

I thank noble Lords who have contributed to the debate today.

My Lords, the instrument before your Lordships, the Environmental Protection (Plastic Straws, Cotton Buds and Stirrers) (England) Regulation

Environmental organisations make a valuable contribution to the Government's environmental agenda.

My Lords, the Government do not offer advice on this specific matter to British travellers.

Each country must make its own decision on a range of issues based on its own individual circumstances and attitude to risk.

That is an enormously important point.

With respect, I disagree with my noble friend. There are many reasons to be concerned about the use of chlorine to wash chicken carcasses.

On some areas I agree very strongly with the noble Baroness.

As has been pointed out many times, we have already legislated by the withdrawal Act against artificial growth hormones and decontaminating

There is without a doubt growing concern globally about overuse of antibiotics.