Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the government of Wales in the last month on public safety of coal tips.

The Mining Remediation Authority is in regular contact with the Welsh Government to discuss the management of Welsh coal tips.

The Government recognises the importance of ensuring coal tip safety and just how much this issue resonates with local communities, particularly in the South Wales valleys, that is why the Government announced funding of £25m in 25/26 to the Welsh Government in the Budget, for making coal tips safe.