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Lords · Question HL12960 · Tabled 15 Dec 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 24 Dec 2025

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Asked by Lord Birt

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they will announce plans to (1) counter the illegal dumping of waste, and (2) remove such waste.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock, 24 Dec 2025

The Government has announced its plans to reform both 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 a...