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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of mandatory food waste reporting on the cost of living.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of mandatory food waste reporting on the cost of living.
As part of a transition to a circular economy, Defra wants to help businesses reduce food waste and improve efficiency. Through the No10-led Food Waste Endeavour, we are working with food businesses and technology providers to understand how UK companies are using AI technologies to drive reductions in food waste and deliver savings for businesses and how government can best support these data driven solutions. No recent assessment has been made of the potential impact of mandatory food waste reporting on the cost of living.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps the Department is taking with food retailers and charities to improve the use of real-time data to increase the redistribution of edible surplus food.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps the Department is taking with food retailers and charities to improve the use of real-time data to increase the redistribution of edible surplus food.
In May, the Prime Minister committed to a national programme to redistribute surplus food to support those in need. Defra is working with food retailers, redistribution organisations, and charities to increase the redistribution of edible surplus food and reduce waste. In 2024, redistribution organisations received around 210,000 tonnes of surplus food, equivalent to 500 million meals worth approximately £870 million. We know that improving the use of real-time data and strengthening links between businesses and redistribution networks means that surplus food can be identified and redirected more quickly, ensuring more edible food reaches those who need it rather than going to waste. We are looking at opportunities for the sector to maximise the use of data.
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they intend to take to strengthen regulation of waste carriers and brokers, and to encourage intelligence-sharing and enforcement coordination between relevant regulators.
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they intend to take to strengthen regulation of waste carriers and brokers, and to encourage intelligence-sharing and enforcement coordination between relevant regulators.
This Government has recently laid legislation that will replace the light-touch waste carriers, brokers and dealers registration system with a new waste controllers and transporters system under the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016. This new regime will mean that operators will need to undergo stricter background checks and demonstrate technical competence to be granted a permit.
The Joint Unit for Waste Crime brings together law enforcement partners to tackle serious and organised waste crime and has already developed an enhanced intelligence sharing approach to enable this. Under the Waste Crime Action Plan, Defra is working closely with the National Police Chiefs’ Council and the Home Office to undertake a review of the end-to-end multi-agency response to waste crime, including areas such as information sharing. The review will identify opportunities to strengthen how agencies work together and will aim to strengthen existing intelligence sharing structures.
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they intend to take to establish a single reporting route for all waste crime incidents in order to enable a national dataset of related information.
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they intend to take to establish a single reporting route for all waste crime incidents in order to enable a national dataset of related information.
The EA has commissioned a waste crime reporting Crimestoppers campaign which launched on 20 May 2026 and is set to finish in July/August. This radio and social media campaign aims to increase public awareness, understanding, and reporting of waste crime. The Crimestoppers campaign is featured on the Environment Agency website, and any communications on social media are amplified by Defra. The public should report any information regarding individuals or organised networks anonymously by visiting the Crimestoppers Illegal Waste Dumping page or by calling their 24/7 hotline at 0800 555 111.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of trends in the level of waste created as a result of consumers changing heating technologies.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of trends in the level of waste created as a result of consumers changing heating technologies.
When replacing a fossil fuel heating system with a heat pump or other low carbon technology, the expectation and rules for waste disposal are the same as like-for-like replacements.
Guidance for the disposal of appliances varies by product categorisation. Advice on waste management can be found on gov.uk.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether an interim solution to the exemption process for non-household waste under Extended Producer Responsibility regulations will cover non-household drinks containers supplied indirectly via business models such as wholesalers and third-party distributors.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether an interim solution to the exemption process for non-household waste under Extended Producer Responsibility regulations will cover non-household drinks containers supplied indirectly via business models such as wholesalers and third-party distributors.
Defra is working closely with stakeholders on potential changes to the household packaging definition in the Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging (pEPR) regulations, including interim and longer-term approaches to dual-use packaging.
Any approach must be supported by sufficient evidence and be enforceable by regulators.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when her Department plans to publish a proposed interim solution to the exemption process for non-household waste under Extended Producer Responsibility regulations.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when her Department plans to publish a proposed interim solution to the exemption process for non-household waste under Extended Producer Responsibility regulations.
Defra is working closely with stakeholders on potential changes to the household packaging definition in the Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging (pEPR) regulations, including interim and longer-term approaches to dual-use packaging. No final date has been set for any proposed interim solution.
Any changes would need to be workable, enforceable, and protect the operational integrity of the scheme across different supply chains and business models.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what projection she has made of the annual tonnage of Air Pollution Control Residues arising from energy from waste plants by 2030.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what projection she has made of the annual tonnage of Air Pollution Control Residues arising from energy from waste plants by 2030.
Following last year’s consultation on reforms to Landfill Tax, at Budget 2025 the Government announced it would remove stabilisers from the exemption for dredged material from April 2027. This reform will encourage businesses to limit the amount of stabilisers used to the amount necessary and incentivise alternative recycling techniques.
Throughout the consultation period and subsequently, the Government engaged with a range of stakeholders from key sectors and has carefully reviewed evidence presented to assess the impact on the market for Air Pollution Control Residues (APCr).
Eligibility for the lower rate of Landfill Tax is set out in the Qualifying Material Order and accompanying guidance; hazardous materials such as APCr are not eligible for the lower rate.
Draft legislation was published for consultation at Legislation Day on 13 July to implement the removal of the exemption for stabilisers used in dredged material from April 2027 and the Government welcomes views from stakeholders on the draft legislation by 7 September.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate she has made of the annual tonnage of Air Pollution Control Residues arising from energy from waste plants.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate she has made of the annual tonnage of Air Pollution Control Residues arising from energy from waste plants.
Following last year’s consultation on reforms to Landfill Tax, at Budget 2025 the Government announced it would remove stabilisers from the exemption for dredged material from April 2027. This reform will encourage businesses to limit the amount of stabilisers used to the amount necessary and incentivise alternative recycling techniques.
Throughout the consultation period and subsequently, the Government engaged with a range of stakeholders from key sectors and has carefully reviewed evidence presented to assess the impact on the market for Air Pollution Control Residues (APCr).
Eligibility for the lower rate of Landfill Tax is set out in the Qualifying Material Order and accompanying guidance; hazardous materials such as APCr are not eligible for the lower rate.
Draft legislation was published for consultation at Legislation Day on 13 July to implement the removal of the exemption for stabilisers used in dredged material from April 2027 and the Government welcomes views from stakeholders on the draft legislation by 7 September.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether contractual requirements have been placed on catering providers at MoD Barnham in relation to minimising food waste; and whether financial penalties or performance targets relating to food waste will apply.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether contractual requirements have been placed on catering providers at MoD Barnham in relation to minimising food waste; and whether financial penalties or performance targets relating to food waste will apply.
The Government is considering the use of MoD Barnham for asylum accommodation. No final decision has been made and no contractual agreements have been awarded to manage the site.
To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to recognise waste-to-energy with carbon capture and storage as an eligible route for engineered greenhouse gas removals in future carbon removals policy frameworks.
To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to recognise waste-to-energy with carbon capture and storage as an eligible route for engineered greenhouse gas removals in future carbon removals policy frameworks.
Greenhouse Gas Removals are important for reaching net zero, by balancing residual emissions from hard-to-decarbonise sectors while providing new economic opportunities.
A range of removal technologies will be needed to deliver net zero, including Energy from Waste with Carbon Capture and Storage projects which have the potential to deliver removals by capturing the biogenic CO₂ from their waste feedstock.
The Government remains committed to ensuring that removals delivered under future policy frameworks are measurable, verifiable and represent high-integrity carbon removals.
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the potential contribution of waste-to-energy with carbon capture and storage to the delivery of high-integrity carbon removals in the UK.
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the potential contribution of waste-to-energy with carbon capture and storage to the delivery of high-integrity carbon removals in the UK.
Energy from Waste with Carbon Capture and Storage projects have the potential to deliver Greenhouse Gas Removals (GGRs). Subject to robust monitoring, reporting and lifecycle assessment arrangements, these projects could contribute to the delivery of high-integrity carbon removals in the UK.
The Carbon Budget Delivery Growth Plan set out projected emissions savings of 0.7Mtpa by 2030, increasing to 21.8Mtpa by 2035, but did not break this down by technology. Modelling is reviewed as evidence emerges.
To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the Welsh Government about the decarbonisation of the waste sector in Wales, following the decision to expand the UK Emissions Trading Scheme to include Energy from Waste facilities from 2028.
To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the Welsh Government about the decarbonisation of the waste sector in Wales, following the decision to expand the UK Emissions Trading Scheme to include Energy from Waste facilities from 2028.
The expansion of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) to Energy from Waste facilities will provide an incentive for the development and uptake of decarbonisation technologies and practices to reduce emissions. The UK ETS Authority (which includes the UK Government and the Welsh Government) will ensure that the expansion will complement existing and upcoming waste and environmental policies. While waste policy is generally devolved, the UK Government, Welsh Government and other Devolved Governments, have committed to plan collectively for implementation of the ETS in this sector. The UK Government holds regular discussions with the Welsh Government as part of this.
To ask the Solicitor General, what steps she is taking to support the Crown Prosecution Service in tackling serious financial crime in the waste sector.
To ask the Solicitor General, what steps she is taking to support the Crown Prosecution Service in tackling serious financial crime in the waste sector.
The CPS considers every case referred to it by investigators and will prosecute where the evidential and public interest tests set out in the Code for Crown Prosecutors are met.
The Solicitor General supports the CPS in tackling serious financial crime across all sectors, including where offending occurs in the waste sector. This includes supporting cross-government economic crime reforms and investment in economic crime and asset recovery capability, helping the CPS and its law enforcement partners to prosecute offenders and recover criminal assets.
Lords motion to consider. Agreed to on question.
Lords motion to consider. Agreed to on question.
My Lords, these regulations were laid before the House on 20 May 2026. I would like to acknowledge the work of the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee in its review of this statutory instrument. The committee’s scrutiny is a vital part of our legislative process, ensuring that the policy intentions behind...
My Lords, these regulations were laid before the House on 20 May 2026. I would like to acknowledge the work of the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee in its review of this statutory instrument. The committee’s scrutiny is a vital part of our legislative process, ensuring that the policy intentions behind...
My Lords, I briefly want to congratulate the Government and to say, well done. I think this was first put forward eight years ago, and it is finally happening. I appreciate it is not happening until next year, but we need to recognise the long amount of time it took...
My Lords, I briefly want to congratulate the Government and to say, well done. I think this was first put forward eight years ago, and it is finally happening. I appreciate it is not happening until next year, but we need to recognise the long amount of time it took...
I thank the Minister for introducing these regulations, which we on these Benches welcome warmly. As the Minister is all too aware, I have raised the issue of waste crime in the House several times. I am genuinely pleased that these regulations are arriving as a crucial part of the...
I thank the Minister for introducing these regulations, which we on these Benches welcome warmly. As the Minister is all too aware, I have raised the issue of waste crime in the House several times. I am genuinely pleased that these regulations are arriving as a crucial part of the...
My Lords, I thank the Minister for bringing these regulations before the Committee. I can be commendably brief—or briefer than I normally am—because we give a very warm welcome to these excellent regulations. We on these Benches have repeatedly raised waste crime and called for tougher measures against the perpetrators....
My Lords, I thank the Minister for bringing these regulations before the Committee. I can be commendably brief—or briefer than I normally am—because we give a very warm welcome to these excellent regulations. We on these Benches have repeatedly raised waste crime and called for tougher measures against the perpetrators....
My Lords, I thank noble Lords who have taken part in the discussion and all noble Lords for their strong support for the measures being brought forward. As noble Lords have said, this has been a long time coming, so it is really good to see that we have finally...
My Lords, I thank noble Lords who have taken part in the discussion and all noble Lords for their strong support for the measures being brought forward. As noble Lords have said, this has been a long time coming, so it is really good to see that we have finally...