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Parliamentary Estate: Detergents

Asked by Alex MayerLabourHouse of Commons CommissionTabled Answered 2 April 2025UIN 40025

The question

To ask the hon. Member for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney, representing the House of Commons Commission, pursuant to the Answer of 14 February 2025 to Question 28325 on Parliamentary Estate: Detergents, if he will list the cleaning products used on the parliamentary estate that are not certified as cruelty-free.

Answered by Nick Smith

On 31 March 2025 usage of a further four products which were not certified as cruelty-free was ceased. The remaining cleaning products used on the parliamentary estate that are not certified as cruelty-free are:

  • Suma Calc D5 Descaler
  • Suma Grill D9 Oven and Grill Cleaner
  • Suma Inox D7.1 Stainless Steel Polish
  • Carefree Shine & Care Floor Polish
  • Carefree Polish Speed Stripper


Our cleaning contractor is currently in the process of sourcing suitable alternatives.

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