Written question asked by James McMurdock (Independent (affiliation)) 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 Simon Lightwood (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 February 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Lower Thames Crossing: Excavation
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the environmental impact of a) soil excavation and b) disposal generated by the Lower Thames Crossing.
- Answer
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On 25 March 2025, the Transport Secretary gave approval for the application from National Highways for a Development Consent Order for the Lower Thames Crossing. The Transport Secretary’s consideration of the application for the development including the environmental impacts are set out in her decision letter of 25 March 2025 which is available on the Planning Inspectorate’s website.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 110702
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Environment protection Excavation Waste disposal Soil Lower Thames crossing
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- 2026-02-11 12:40:21 +0000
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