Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 94670

Health Hazards: Birmingham

Tabled: 26 November 2025

Answered: 20 January 2026

Question

Wendy Morton

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential public health risks arising from the withdrawal of waste collection services in Birmingham following the decision by agency refuse workers to take indus

Answer

Ashley Dalton

The Director of Public Health for Birmingham continues to monitor the situation locally, including any public health risks from uncollected waste. The UK Health Security Agency, working closely with relevant partner organisations, would contribute to any ...

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