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Health Hazards: Birmingham

Commons · Question 94670 · Tabled 26 Nov 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 20 Jan 2026

Question

Asked by Wendy Morton

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential public health risks arising from the withdrawal of waste collection services in Birmingham following the decision by agency refuse workers to take indus

Answer

Answered by Ashley Dalton, 20 Jan 2026

The Director of Public Health for Birmingham continues to monitor the situation locally, including any public health risks from uncollected waste. The UK Health Security Agency, working closely with relevant partner organisations, would contribute to any ...