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Waste Incinerators Bill

A Bill to prohibit the carrying out of construction work in respect of new waste incinerators, other than in cases where substantial construction has already begun; to make provision about the taxation of waste disposed of by way of incineration; to prohibit local authorities from entering into any contract for the incineration of waste which requires them to pay financial penalties if a minimum amount of waste is not delivered for incineration; and for connected purposes.

The story so farThe Waste Incinerators Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 25 November 2025 by Dr Andrew Murrison (Conservative). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.

Sponsor

• Dr Andrew Murrison Conservative Primary sponsor

Progress through Parliament

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 6 May 2026.