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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

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

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
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk