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Illegal waste crime row hots up as Lords demand Defra Secretary appearance

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Illegal waste row heats up as Lords demand answers from Defra
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Illegal waste row heats up as Lords demand answers from Defra

The row over illegal waste dumping has escalated after the head of the House of Lords committee expressed her ‘deep disappointment' at Defra's lack of urgency over the issue. Baroness Sheehan, chair...

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