Written question asked by Simon Danczuk (Independent (affiliation)) on Tuesday, 22 November 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 28 November 2016 (named day). It was answered by Marcus Jones (Conservative) on Monday, 28 November 2016 on behalf of the Department for Communities and Local Government.
Land: Contamination
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on the potential effect of the removal of Part 2A contaminated land funding on the budgets of local councils.
- Answer
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As Minister for Local Government I engage with colleagues in government on a range of issues which affect councils across England.
Although DEFRA’s Contaminated Land Capital Grant has ended, funding for local authorities to meet their duty under Part 2a of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 continues to be provided through the local government finance settlement.
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- Reference
- 907518
- Session
- 2016-17
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- Yes
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- Contamination Finance Land
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