In the Lords

To be able to meet our commitment of net-zero emissions by 2050, every single department of government has to deliver a plan showing how th

The noble Lord is right that it does not matter where an airport or a new runway is built, in terms of carbon emissions.

As I rose to answer my noble friend’s question, I was told that her second point is being considered by the Government as we speak.

Of the 42 improperly documented containers of plastic waste referred to in the written answer by Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park (HL226) 38

The four UK regulators have a range of enforcement tools and sanctions available in respect to waste exports offences.

The Environment Agency (EA) is responsible for enforcing waste shipments legislation in England.

The 5p charge has been highly successful at reducing the use of single-use plastic carrier bags, doing so by over 90% in the main retailers

Defra publishes annual fly-tipping statistics for England, with the most recent publication on 7 November 2019 detailing the number of fly-t

The Government implemented recommendations from Sir Michael Pitt’s review through the Flood and Water Management Act 2010.

The Government takes all crime seriously and there are strong penalties in place for those found guilty of offences committed against wild p