Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 104608

Schools: Sports

Tabled: 12 January 2026

Answered: 15 January 2026

Named Day

Question

Sir Julian Lewis

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the risk of using rubber crumb infill in synthetic turf pitches in schools, in light of the ban on safety grounds on disposing of shredded tyre material in landfill sites and wit

Answer

Josh MacAlister

Responsible bodies are responsible for managing premises, including for health and safety. They should ensure risk assessments are conducted and measures taken to minimise known critical risks, following Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance. Guidanc...

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