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Disposal of Waste (Advertising and Penalty Provision)
26 March 2024
Lead MP
Paul Bristow
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
Local Government
Other Contributors: 1
At a Glance
Paul Bristow raised concerns about disposal of waste (advertising and penalty provision) in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
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Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
Mr Bristow argues for a zero-tolerance approach to fly-tipping, highlighting over one million incidences annually. He emphasises the environmental and health risks posed by illegal waste disposal, including contamination of air, water, and soil. The Bill aims to require valid waste transfer licences in advertisements and mandate local authorities to issue fixed penalty notices under Section 34 of the Environment Act 1990.
Paul Bristow
Con
Peterborough
He calls for raising awareness, educating communities on consequences, enforcing existing laws with severe penalties, and ensuring regulated waste disposal services. He also highlights the Government’s statistic that 68% of advertised waste removals are by unregistered companies trading illegally.
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