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Domestic Waste and Fly-tipping: Health Hazards

Commons · Question 41085 · Tabled 25 Mar 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 3 Apr 2025

Question

Asked by Wendy Morton

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of (a) fly-tipping and (b) uncollected rubbish on public health.

Answer

Answered by Ashley Dalton, 3 Apr 2025

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has not made an assessment of the potential impact of fly-tipping and uncollected rubbish on public health.During specific incidents, for instance with the Birmingham City Council, the UKHSA has provided standard guid...