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Written question asked by Andy Burnham (Labour) on Wednesday, 23 November 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 28 November 2016 (named day). It was answered by Baroness Coffey (Conservative) on Monday, 28 November 2016 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Air Pollution

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when her Department plans to publish new measures to improve air quality as required by the High Court judgement of 2 November 2016; and what progress her Department has made on reviewing the case to make Greater Manchester a clean air zone.

Answer

The Government is considering next steps in light of both the High Court judgment and recent updates in data on emissions from diesel vehicles and we will set out further measures next year, including publishing a revised air quality plan by 24 April 2017 a final plan by 31 July 2017.

We are consulting on a draft Clean Air Zone Framework and on draft legislation to mandate five cities to establish a Clean Air Zone. Greater Manchester can introduce a Clean Air Zone should they wish to.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
54488
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Air pollution Greater Manchester
Link
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