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Written question asked by Joe Robertson (Conservative) on Friday, 21 February 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 25 February 2025. It was answered by Emma Hardy (Labour) on Tuesday, 4 March 2025 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Fires: Air Pollution

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 30 January 2025 to Question 25593 on Wood-burning stoves: air pollution, what assessment his Department has (a) made and (b) commissioned of the impact of the burning of household rubbish in the gardens of residential properties on air pollution.

Answer

No assessment has been made of the impact of burning household waste in gardens as there is legislation and guidance to prevent fires causing pollution or a nuisance.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
32576
Session
2024-26
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Subjects
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Link
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