§ Mr. Bob RussellTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions under what circumstances schools may receive grants for environmental projects from the proceeds of the landfill tax; and if he will make a statement. [108781]
§ Mr. TimmsI have been asked to reply.
Operators of landfill sites who are registered for landfill tax may claim for tax credits for contributions that they make to support environmental projects. These may include research and education for the purpose of encouraging the use of more sustainable waste management and the provision and maintenance of public amenities in the vicinity of landfill sites. Landfill site operators may choose to support schools as part of such projects.
Further information regarding the scheme can be obtained from the regulatory body, ENTRUST Ltd., at the following address:
- ENTRUST
- Acre House
- 2 Town Square
- Sale
- Cheshire
- M33 7WZ.