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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat). It was answered by Dan Norris (Labour) on Thursday, 4 February 2010 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Landfill

Question
If he will take steps to discourage East Sussex County Council from creating landraise mountains in the countryside.
Answer

The Government's priority is to reduce the amount of waste we produce. Landfilling, of which landraising is a form, should always be the last resort. The Government are reducing our reliance on landfill through the landfill tax, increasing recycling and converting waste into energy. We will shortly be consulting on further restrictions on the landfilling of certain biodegradable and recyclable wastes.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
505 c437 
315364 
Session
2009-10
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Landfill East Sussex
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk