Written question asked by Lewis Cocking (Conservative) on Tuesday, 3 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 5 February 2026. It was answered by Mary Creagh (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 February 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Fly-tipping: Enforcement
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she taking to help support councils to seize and crush vehicles involved in fly-tipping.
- Answer
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Defra has conducted a review of council powers to seize and crush vehicles used by suspected fly-tippers, and we are working to identify how we could help councils make better use of this tool. Defra is exploring options and intend to bring forward best practice guidance shortly.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 110503
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Enforcement Fly-tipping Vehicles
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- 2026-02-11 07:36:29 +0000
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