Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 43070
Waste Disposal: Birmingham
Tabled: 1 April 2025
Answered: 16 April 2025
Named DayQuestion
Wendy Morton
Conservative — Aldridge-Brownhills
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Birmingham bin strikes on neighbouring constituencies.
Answer
Mary CreaghThe Government is aware of the disruption caused by the bin strikes and the associated public health risks to the residents of Birmingham. While Birmingham City Council continues to lead the response, cross-Government mechanisms have been activated to ensure a coordinated response, with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government in the lead and Defra supporting.