Select committee: Welsh Affairs Committee
Industrial Legacy and Contaminated Land
Open
Opened 2 Sep 2026
Welsh Affairs Committee Inquiry on parliament.uk ↗
Inquiry scope (the committee's words)
On 17 August 2026, the BBC aired a documentary titled 'Buried with Michael Sheen' . This two-part documentary raises concerns regarding the presence of PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls), otherwise known as ‘forever chemicals’ in Wales and parts of England. The documentary covered several themes which have previously been explored in the committee’s inquiry into ‘ The Economic and Environmental legacy of Wales industrial past’ . The Committee will take evidence on some of the issues raised in the documentary, including contaminated land, resources to remediate sites, the impact of contaminants on the environment, human health and support for affected communities.
Where it stands
The inquiry is open, opened 2 September 2026.
The committee has not published a report yet.
Evidence
- 1 oral evidence sessionLatest 10 September 2026
- 3 witnesses
Recent activity
- Correspondence from the Secretary of State for Wales on Industrial legacy and contaminated land, dated 2 October 202615 October 2026, Correspondence
- Correspondence with the Secretary of State for Wales on Industrial legacy and contaminated land, dated 15 September15 September 2026, Correspondence
- Oral evidence session10 September 2026, Oral evidence
Oral evidence sessions
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| Date | Session and witnesses | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Sep 2026 |
Oral evidence session
Dan Ashby, Investigative Journalist,
Lucy Taylor, Investigative Journalist,
Michael Sheen, Actor, Broadcaster and Campaigner
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Who gave evidence
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| Witness | Organisation | Sessions |
|---|---|---|
| Dan Ashby, Investigative Journalist | Not recorded | 1 |
| Lucy Taylor, Investigative Journalist | Not recorded | 1 |
| Michael Sheen, Actor, Broadcaster and Campaigner | Not recorded | 1 |
Correspondence
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| Published | Direction | Letter |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2026 | Not recorded | Correspondence from the Secretary of State for Wales on Industrial legacy and contaminated land, dated 2 October 2026 |
| 15 Sep 2026 | Not recorded | Correspondence with the Secretary of State for Wales on Industrial legacy and contaminated land, dated 15 September |