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Simpson Environmental Services: Air Pollution and Noise

Asked by Mr Tanmanjeet Singh DhesiLabourDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 17 June 2026UIN 8681

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer to Question 5375 on Simpson Environmental Services: Air Pollution and Noise, what assessment the Environment Agency has made of the source of dust and odour affecting the surrounding area.

Answered by Emma Hardy

The Environment Agency has confirmed that monitoring in response to pollution reports has been undertaken on several occasions. Dust and odour complaints were not substantiated as originating from the site during the monitoring periods. Dust, pollen and air pollution was generally seen to increase during dry weather.

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