Select Committee · Welsh Affairs Committee
Industrial Legacy and Contaminated Land
Status: Open
Opened: 2 Sep 2026
Inquiry scope
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.Oral evidence sessions
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| Date | Session and witnesses | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Sep 2026 | Dan Ashby, Investigative Journalist, Lucy Taylor, Investigative Journalist, Michael Sheen, Actor, Broadcaster and Campaigner | View ↗ |
Who gave evidence
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| Witness | Organisation | Sessions |
|---|---|---|
| Dan Ashby, Investigative Journalist | — | 1 |
| Lucy Taylor, Investigative Journalist | — | 1 |
| Michael Sheen, Actor, Broadcaster and Campaigner | — | 1 |
Correspondence
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| Published | Direction | Letter |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Sep 2026 | — | Correspondence with the Secretary of State for Wales on Industrial legacy and contaminated land, dated 15 September |