Oral evidenceSelect & Joint CommitteesWednesday, 1 July 202614:00

Welsh Affairs Committee: Metal mine pollution in Wales

Committee hears from witnesses

The Welsh Affairs Committee will hear oral evidence on metal mine pollution affecting Wales. The inquiry examines the environmental and economic impacts of legacy and active metal mining operations, including contamination of water, soil, and air, and its effects on local communities and industries. The evidence session will inform the committee's investigation into whether current regulation and remediation efforts are adequate.

Metal mine pollution poses long-term health and environmental risks to Welsh communities and constrains economic development in mining regions. The inquiry's findings may influence Welsh and UK government policy on environmental liability, mine closure standards, and support for affected areas.

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