Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 16403

Incinerators: Construction

Tabled: 26 November 2024
Answered: 3 December 2024
Named Day

Question

Vikki Slade

Liberal DemocratMid Dorset and North Poole

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will (a) undertake a needs assessment for waste disposal and (b) ban new incinerators unless there is a proven need for them.

Answer

Mary Creagh
The Government is committed to transitioning to a circular economy, which will support economic growth, deliver green jobs, promote efficient and productive use of resources, minimise negative environmental impacts and help us accelerate to Net Zero. Ther...

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