Addressee: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Environment Agency · Source location: Page 12, paragraph 25, 1st bullet
We have identified areas where Defra and the Agency, working with HMRC and others, could make further progress: Improve data on waste crime and strengthen understanding of the resources being used to tackle it, so that resources can be targeted more effectively
Response position:
Accepted
Delivery:
Implemented
· Q3 2024-25
· Confirmed by NAO
Addressee: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Environment Agency · Source location: Page 12, paragraph 25, 2nd bullet
Better understand the relationship between landfill tax rates and the incentives to commit waste crime.
Response position:
Accepted
Delivery:
In progress
· Q2 2027-28
· Confirmed by NAO
Addressee: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Environment Agency · Source location: Page 12, paragraph 25, 3rd bullet
Put progress indicators in place for the waste crime elements of the Waste and Resources Strategy as soon as possible.
Response position:
Accepted
Delivery:
In progress
· Q2 2027-28
· Confirmed by NAO
Addressee: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Environment Agency · Source location: Page 12, paragraph 25, 4th bullet
Make use of data from police databases and systems to enhance intelligence gathering and improve collaboration with partners.
Response position:
Accepted
Delivery:
Implemented
· Q1 2022-23
· Confirmed by NAO
Addressee: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Environment Agency · Source location: Page 12, paragraph 25, 5th bullet
Establish a more stable footing for the Joint Unit for Waste Crime?s funding.
Response position:
Accepted
Delivery:
Implemented
· Q1 2022-23
· Confirmed by NAO