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Landfill Tax

Asked by Gareth DaviesConservativeTreasuryTabled Answered 8 September 2025UIN 71408

The question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the consultation on Reform of Landfill Tax, what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government on the potential impact of the proposed changes to Landfill Tax on the cost of housing.

Answered by Dan Tomlinson

The government consulted on proposals for reform of landfill tax on 28 April following a call for evidence in 2021. The consultation closed on 28 July, and the government is currently considering responses.

The government is committed to delivering 1.5 million homes over 5 years as set out in the Plan for Change. The government is considering the potential impacts of proposed Landfill Tax reforms on housing delivery and government targets. We are working with the Department for Housing, Communities and Local Government to assess these impacts and support the delivery of 1.5 million homes.

The government will respond to the consultation in due course.

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