VerbatimParliament, as it happens

Renewable Energy: Landfill

Asked by Mr Toby PerkinsLabourDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 17 March 2026UIN 118735

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he plans to provide transitional support for the landfill gas to energy sector.

Answered by Michael Shanks

Government recognises the role that landfill gas generation can play in reducing methane emissions. As set out in the Methane Action Plan, we are committed to exploring the implementation of a long‑term methane capture scheme with appropriate transitional arrangements.

The Department, with support from Defra, intends to consult later this year on transitional arrangements. No final decisions have yet been taken, and any proposals would be subject to consultation outcomes and value‑for‑money considerations.

Verbatim has judged this answer against the question that was actually asked — answered, partly answered, or evaded. Sign in to see the verdict →

Open this question in Verbatim →

Every written question, searchable

155,000 questions tabled since the election, with the answer each department gave — and the ones still unanswered, with the clock running. Free to search.

Search written questions →Read on Verbatim