Alison Griffiths MP: written questions 2026

Written questions

• Shipping: Pollution ControlMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 5 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103047More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what guidance is issued to local authorities on recording and recovering costs incurred during environmental clean-up operations following maritime incidents; and whether such gu

  Answer: MHCLG is not responsible for maritime or environmental clean-up operations. The Lead Government Department responsibility for these sits with the Department for Transport and the Environment Agency, which are responsible for guidance to local authorities ...

  Answered 16 Jan 2026

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• Wrecks: Merchant ShippingDepartment for TransportTabled 5 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103046More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how the Maritime and Coastguard Agency coordinates with local authorities and environmental regulators when containers or cargo are lost at sea and subsequently wash ashore.

  Answer: Once notified, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) will alert stakeholders such as local authorities, environmental regulators, including Department for Fisheries and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and other relevant organisations via a standard pollution rep...

  Answered 12 Jan 2026

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