Written question asked by Lord Wigley (Plaid Cymru) on Monday, 7 September 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 21 September 2026. It was answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock (Labour) on Tuesday, 22 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Hazardous Substances: Waste Disposal
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what investigations have been undertaken into allegations of dumping of dangerous substances by the former Monsanto chemical company.
- Answer
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Local authorities are primarily responsible for regulating contaminated land in England, while the Environment Agency (EA) regulates designated special sites. The EA has provided technical support for past and current local authority investigations into alleged Monsanto dumping sites, but none have been designated as special sites to date.
Secondary information
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- Written question
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- HL3216
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Hazardous substances Waste disposal Monsanto
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