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Written question asked by Gareth Davies (Conservative) on Friday, 29 August 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 September 2025. It was answered by Dan Tomlinson (Labour) on Monday, 8 September 2025 on behalf of the Treasury.

Landfill Tax

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the consultation on Reform of Landfill Tax, what estimate her Department has made of the total cost of proposed Landfill Tax changes on government-funded infrastructure projects in the next five years.

Answer

The government consulted on proposals for reform of landfill tax on 28 April following a call for evidence in 2021. The consultation closed on 28 July, and the government is currently considering responses.

As part of the consultation on Reform of Landfill Tax, the Government has received a wide range of views from stakeholders, including representatives from the construction sector. Reducing the amount of waste material sent to landfill remains a key environmental objective, supporting the transition to a circular economy. The government recently published a 10-year infrastructure strategy that set out the government’s long-term plan for economic, housing and social infrastructure to drive growth.

We will continue to work across government and engage with stakeholders, including the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority, to assess the potential impacts on infrastructure projects. This approach will ensure that infrastructure delivery is supported while advancing circular economy objectives.

The government will respond to the consultation in due course.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
71404
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Costs Infrastructure Landfill tax
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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