Landfill Tax Relief Local Authorities 2023-12-19

2023-12-19

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Q1 Partial Answer

Lancaster and Wyre

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The question arises from the issue of contaminated land left by companies going into liquidation. Specifically, there is a burning site in Lancaster that may require significant clean-up costs.

If he will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing landfill tax relief for local authorities who are responsible for hazardous waste after companies go into liquidation.

Gareth Davies

Landfill tax provides a sustainable incentive but was not designed to hinder land remediation. The Government's autumn statement introduced a £78 million fund to support contaminated land remediation. This fund will open for bids in early 2024 and the council is encouraged to apply.

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The question of tax relief was not directly addressed; only mentioned as part of an ongoing review.

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Q2 Partial Answer

Cat Smith Lab

Lancaster and Wyre

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For two weeks, an old Supa Skips waste site in Lancaster has been on fire. It is unclear if Lancaster City Council will have to bear the cost of clean-up due to landfill tax obligations.

Happy Christmas, Mr Speaker. For two weeks now the old Supa Skips site in Lancaster has been burning, and it looks as if Lancaster City Council will be left to pick up the tab for the clean-up. Some of that money has to be spent on landfill tax. Will the Minister meet me and Lancaster City Council to discuss what options are open to my local council to ensure that local ratepayers are not left footing the bill for rogue companies that walk away from sites, such as Supa Skips?