Land: Contamination
Lords · Question HL10603 · Tabled 16 Sep 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record
Answered 30 Sep 2025
Question
Asked by Baroness Pinnock
To ask His Majesty's Government what statutory responsibilities ensure that the remediation of contaminated land is achieved safely for adjacent residents, those working on site, and future residents.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock, 30 Sep 2025
The Government recognises the importance of managing land contamination to protect human health and the environment. Under Part 2A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, local authorities have a statutory duty to inspect their areas to identify contami...