Written question asked by Andrew Snowden (Conservative) on Friday, 19 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 23 June 2026. It was answered by Mary Creagh (Labour) on Thursday, 25 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

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Fly-tipping: Enforcement

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of guidance issued to local authorities on the seizure and disposal of vehicles used in fly-tipping offences.

Answer

This best practice guidance was published on 26 February 2026. No assessment has yet been made of its effectiveness.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

11491

Session

2026-27

Subjects

Enforcement Fly-tipping

Link

View this Written question on www.parliament.uk