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Written question asked by Barry Sheerman (Labour) on Thursday, 10 December 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 December 2020. It was answered by Rebecca Pow (Conservative) on Friday, 18 December 2020 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Environmental Impact Assessment: River Thames

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department is providing support to Greenwich Council to conduct an environmental impact analysis of the River Thames on their local communities.

Answer

The Mayor of London is responsible for air quality and transport strategy in the capital, and through Transport for London, is also responsible for managing the Transport for London Road Network, and for managing traffic on the river.

Local authorities are required to review and assess local air quality and to take action where there are high levels of air pollution. Defra provides support for local authorities through statutory guidance, a dedicated helpline and assessment tools. In London the Mayor provides this support.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
128070
Session
2019-21
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Environmental impact assessment Greenwich River Thames
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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