Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of changes to the level of landfill tax on (a) housebuilding costs, (b) housing affordability and (c) the delivery of new homes.

The government consulted on proposals for reform of landfill tax on 28 April following a call for evidence in 2021. The consultation closed on 28 July, and the government is currently considering responses.

The government is committed to delivering 1.5 million homes over 5 years as set out in the Plan for Change. We are considering the potential impacts of proposed Landfill Tax reforms on housing delivery and HM Treasury is working with the Department for Housing, Communities and Local Government to assess these impacts.

The government will respond to the consultation in due course.