Business of the House

Debate between Alan Campbell and Ben Spencer

Thursday 5th March 2026 Commons Chamber

[Sir Alan Campbell]

I agree with my hon. Friend’s analysis of where the problem ultimately lies. This Government are committed to cleaning up our waterways and tackling waste crime. We have boosted the Environment Agency’s waste crime enforcement budget by over 50% and we are giving councils powers to crush the vehicles of suspected fly-tippers. I encourage my hon. Friend to apply for a debate on those matters, which will ensure not only that the relevant Minister is present but allow other hon. Members to echo my hon. Friend’s concerns.

[Dr Ben Spencer (Runnymede and Weybridge) (Con)]

Can we have a debate in Government time on defensive military operations in the middle east?

[Sir Alan Campbell]

There will be a statement later, and going forward I am committed to the House being updated regularly on those matters.