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Commons · Question 97861 · Tabled 8 Dec 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 16 Dec 2025

Question

Asked by Matt Vickers

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps the Department is taking to improve enforcement against illegal waste dumping.

Answer

Answered by Mary Creagh, 16 Dec 2025

We will reform the waste carriers, brokers and dealers regime and the waste permit exemptions regime. This will make it harder for rogue operators to find work in the sector and easier for regulators to take action against criminals. In addition, our plan...