Sheen told members of parliament that he had been snubbed by the FM after raising concerns about pollution linked to historic toxic dump sites, and used the opportunity to urge MPs to back a national testing programme to verify those sites are safe.
Campaigning in the parliamentary chamber, the actor pressed lawmakers to adopt a comprehensive testing regime, arguing that national oversight was needed to identify contamination and protect affected communities. He linked his plea directly to what he described as an unsatisfactory response from the FM when he previously raised the issue.
Supporters of the proposed programme say systematic testing would provide a consistent approach to assessing legacy dumping locations and would give residents clearer information about any health or environmental risks. MPs were urged to consider backing the scheme to ensure impartial, nationwide scrutiny rather than leaving assessments to local or ad hoc efforts.
The intervention adds a public-profile voice to wider questions about how historic pollution is managed and monitored. Parliamentary consideration of the proposal could include debate, committee examination or a push for legislation or funding, depending on the level of cross-party support it attracts.