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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to reduce litter pollution.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to reduce litter pollution.
We raised the upper limit for fixed penalties for littering offences to £750 and published statutory litter enforcement guidance for local authorities.
To ask His Majesty's Government who is responsible for removing roadside litter along the M11 motorway; when roadside litter on the M11 was last cleared; and how frequently litter-clearing operations are undertaken on that motorway.
To ask His Majesty's Government who is responsible for removing roadside litter along the M11 motorway; when roadside litter on the M11 was last cleared; and how frequently litter-clearing operations are undertaken on that motorway.
National Highways is responsible for clearing litter between junctions 4 and 14 of the M11, and it inspects the motorway fortnightly to monitor any build-up of litter. It also undertakes additional litter collection activity alongside routine maintenance works. Between junctions 4 and 6, litter was last collected on 12 August. Litter collection is currently underway between junctions 6 and 14 and is planned to be completed by 29 October.
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to implement AI technology to track and analyse littering data on a national scale.
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to implement AI technology to track and analyse littering data on a national scale.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to raise public awareness of the environmental impact of littering, including through campaigns aimed at people outside educational settings.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to raise public awareness of the environmental impact of littering, including through campaigns aimed at people outside educational settings.
National Highways works in partnership with local authorities and anti-littering organisations to raise public awareness of the costs and environmental impact of littering. National Highways will be working in partnership with local councils to drive behaviour change with signage at litter hotspots and through media campaigns.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of national anti-littering campaigns in reducing littering behaviour; and whether she plans to introduce further public awareness initiatives.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of national anti-littering campaigns in reducing littering behaviour; and whether she plans to introduce further public awareness initiatives.
National Highways works in partnership with local authorities and anti-littering organisations to raise public awareness of the costs and environmental impact of littering. National Highways will be working in partnership with local councils to drive behaviour change with signage at litter hotspots and through media campaigns.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of levels of public awareness of the risk of wildfires posed by litter, included discarded glass bottles.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of levels of public awareness of the risk of wildfires posed by litter, included discarded glass bottles.
No assessment has been made of levels of public awareness of the risk of wildfires posed by litter, including discarded glass bottles. Government departments and agencies are working together on communications to raise public awareness of the fire risks associated with discarded glass bottles and disposable barbecues. This includes social media content, using influencer networks to extend online reach, and securing broadcast interviews for Government spokespeople to explain wildfire risks and what the public can do.
Fly-tipping and littering are a blight on our communities. That is why I am proud of amazing organisations like the Friends of the Welsh Harp, the Friends of Heybourne Park and the Burnt Oak Nepalese community as well as the litter pickers at St Mary’s and many more for the...
Fly-tipping and littering are a blight on our communities. That is why I am proud of amazing organisations like the Friends of the Welsh Harp, the Friends of Heybourne Park and the Burnt Oak Nepalese community as well as the litter pickers at St Mary’s and many more for the...
That is tempting, Madam Deputy Speaker, but I notice that it was only I who was invited and not you—there we are. I pay tribute to all my hon. Friend’s constituents who have selflessly volunteered to keep Hendon tidy. Community action like that is vital. I encourage his constituents to...
That is tempting, Madam Deputy Speaker, but I notice that it was only I who was invited and not you—there we are. I pay tribute to all my hon. Friend’s constituents who have selflessly volunteered to keep Hendon tidy. Community action like that is vital. I encourage his constituents to...
That this House congratulates the residents, volunteers, community organisations, schools, housing associations and businesses who came together to improve the local environment in Drumchapel, in the constituency of Glasgow West; recognises that 172 bags of rubbish were collected from across the community as part of the Cleaner and Healthier Drumchapel litter pick; commends G15 Thriving Places for leading the event as part of its year-long Peace and Climate Justice Campaign; welcomes the contribution of local organisations through the Business in the Community Pride of Place programme, which encourages businesses to work with local communities to drive positive change; notes the additional bulk uplifts carried out by Pineview Housing Association and Drumchapel Housing Co-operative; and recognises the dedication of local volunteers whose efforts are helping to create cleaner, safer and healthier public spaces for residents and future generations.
That this House congratulates the residents, volunteers, community organisations, schools, housing associations and businesses who came together to improve the local environment in Drumchapel, in the constituency of Glasgow West; recognises that 172 bags of rubbish were collected from across the community as part of the Cleaner and Healthier Drumchapel...
That this House celebrates the incredible work of local champion, Kieran McGregor, who has dedicated his own time and resources to tackling fly-tipping and clearing local waterways; recognises the huge impact his and others work has had in restoring vital habitats and protecting wildlife; applauds the exceptional one hundred days of cleaning up the community initiative and the remarkable success it has already achieved; calls for tougher action against those responsible for fly-tipping; and asks businesses to engage with local stakeholders and elected representatives to develop long-term solutions to prevent the abandonment of shopping trolleys and other debris in communities and waterways.
That this House celebrates the incredible work of local champion, Kieran McGregor, who has dedicated his own time and resources to tackling fly-tipping and clearing local waterways; recognises the huge impact his and others work has had in restoring vital habitats and protecting wildlife; applauds the exceptional one hundred days...
To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Hayman of Ullock on 1 August 2025 (HL9721), what was the outcome of Resource Futures' research on the number of vessels reaching end-of-life and the policy options to reduce marine litter from abandoned vessels; and what steps they intend to take in...
To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Hayman of Ullock on 1 August 2025 (HL9721), what was the outcome of Resource Futures' research on the number of vessels reaching end-of-life and the policy options to reduce marine litter from abandoned vessels; and what steps they intend to take in...
The Resource Futures’ research commissioned by Defra assessed the scale of the problem of marine litter from abandoned vessels and policy options to reduce this. The report concluded that, whilst it is clear that recreational vessel abandonment is set to become an increasingly large problem, data gaps make it difficult to assess accurately the number of abandoned or end-of-life vessels across the OSPAR Maritime Area and in the UK. The report is available here: Marine litter from end of life recreational vessels - ME5247) (see attached).
Drawing on this research, the UK has led work with other countries in the North-East Atlantic as part of the OSPAR Convention to develop best practice guidance on the prevention, reporting, and management of end-of-life recreational vessels. The guidance was adopted by the OSPAR Commission in June and has been published on the OSPAR website here (see attached).
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to assist the fishing and aquaculture sectors in appropriately disposing of end-of-life fishing and aquaculture gear to reduce coastal litter.
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to assist the fishing and aquaculture sectors in appropriately disposing of end-of-life fishing and aquaculture gear to reduce coastal litter.
The Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS) is a grant scheme in England that supports more sustainable fishing and seafood businesses, including potential support for recycling end of life fishing gear. Through FaSS, Defra funded KIMO UK’s Fishing for Litter project, helping fishers bring litter ashore and expanding port storage and disposal facilities to support its safe collection and disposal.
That this House congratulates the 775 people across Falkirk who took part in Spring Clean Scotland 2026; notes that volunteers joined 53 litter picks over six weeks; commends Keep Scotland Beautiful and all local participants for their efforts to clean up streets, parks and green spaces; and thanks them for helping make Falkirk a cleaner and greener place.
That this House congratulates the 775 people across Falkirk who took part in Spring Clean Scotland 2026; notes that volunteers joined 53 litter picks over six weeks; commends Keep Scotland Beautiful and all local participants for their efforts to clean up streets, parks and green spaces; and thanks them for...
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department are taking to help tackle the discarding in the environment of nitrous oxide canisters.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department are taking to help tackle the discarding in the environment of nitrous oxide canisters.
It is an offence to illegally dispose of cannisters. Local councils have legal powers to take enforcement action against offenders. Anyone caught littering may be prosecuted in a magistrates’ court, which can lead to a criminal record and a fine of up to £2,500 on conviction. Instead of prosecuting, councils may decide to issue a fixed penalty (on-the-spot fine) of up to £500.
Guidance to councils and others on the use of their fixed penalty powers for littering and related offences is available at: Litter enforcement powers - when and how to use them - GOV.UK.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the impact of the ban on single-use vapes on levels of vape-related litter and waste.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the impact of the ban on single-use vapes on levels of vape-related litter and waste.
On 1 June 2025 the ban on the supply of single-use vapes came into force in the UK. From this date onwards, all vapes sold in the UK must be rechargeable and refillable. The ban is enforced by Local Authority Trading Standards, and the Office for Product Safety and Standards delivers communications and interventions to businesses and consumers.
Research from Material Focus estimates that 2.2 million single-use vapes were bought per week in 2025, a reduction of 69% from 7.3 million per week in 2024. The number of vapes and pods that were littered or thrown away each week has dropped from around 8.2 million in 2024 to 6.3 million in 2025.
Defra has not carried out a specific assessment of the prevalence of products designed to circumvent the definition of single-use vapes. Defra will continue to monitor the effectiveness of the ban and review enforcement and civil sanctions within 3 years.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she has plans to (a) engage companies in action to reduce litter, including in relation to non-biodegradable packaging dropped as litter, and (b) engage the general public in action to reduce litter.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she has plans to (a) engage companies in action to reduce litter, including in relation to non-biodegradable packaging dropped as litter, and (b) engage the general public in action to reduce litter.
Defra issued ‘Reducing litter caused by ‘food on the go’: A voluntary code of practice for local partnerships’, which is aimed at businesses. It provides a framework to help businesses and other relevant organisations to reduce the litter that comes from selling and consuming food on the go.
The Eco-Schools programme works with schools to change littering habits. Around 1.3 million young people currently attend an Eco-school. In 2024/25 over 113,000 pupils participated in litter picks collecting nearly 33,000 bags of rubbish.
National Highways is working in partnership with local councils to drive behaviour change with signage at litter hotspots and through media campaigns.
The UK Deposit Management Organisation, Exchange for Change, is responsible for ensuring strong public engagement with the Deposit Return Scheme for drinks containers, which is due to launch in October 2027. The DRS is expected to reduce drinks container litter by 85%. Exchange for Change are developing a consumer communications strategy to promote awareness and use of the scheme.
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of improving the national curriculum on education on littering and environmental responsibility.
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of improving the national curriculum on education on littering and environmental responsibility.
The independent curriculum and assessment review recommended earlier sequencing and updated climate change, nature and sustainability content within the national curriculum subjects of geography, science, citizenship and design and technology.
The government accepted this recommendation in its response, and work is underway to refresh the curriculum in line with the review’s recommendations. There will be a consultation on the draft national curriculum programmes of study and subject content for the first group of GCSEs, opening in September.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the misuse of nitrous oxide canisters sold for catering purposes on the environment; and if she will consider introducing a deposit-return scheme for such canisters to reduce littering...
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the misuse of nitrous oxide canisters sold for catering purposes on the environment; and if she will consider introducing a deposit-return scheme for such canisters to reduce littering...
No assessment has been made of the potential impact of the misuse of nitrous oxide canisters on the environment and we are not considering a deposit return scheme for such canisters.
It’s an offence to illegally dispose of nitrous oxide cannisters. Local councils have legal powers to take enforcement action against offenders. Anyone caught littering nitrous oxide canisters may be prosecuted in a magistrates’ court, which can lead to a criminal record and a fine of up to £2,500 on conviction. Instead of prosecuting, councils may decide to issue a fixed penalty (on-the-spot fine) of up to £500.
Guidance to councils and others on the use of their fixed penalty powers for littering and related offences is available at: Litter enforcement powers - when and how to use them - GOV.UK