Written question asked by Sarah Hall (Labour) 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 Mary Creagh (Labour) on Wednesday, 3 September 2025 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Aluminium: Waste Disposal
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of levels of aluminium scrap being exported to Asia on the environment.
- Answer
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The Government takes the control of waste exports and our international obligations very seriously. The export of aluminium scrap is subject to strict controls and exporters are required to ensure that the waste they ship is managed in an environmentally sound manner throughout shipment and recycling. The Government has not issued any specific proposals to amend existing waste regulations relating to aluminium scrap.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 72884
- Session
- 2024-26
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- Yes
- Subjects
- Environment protection Waste disposal Asia Aluminium
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- 2025-09-06 00:21:32 +0100
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