Written question asked by Martyn Day (Scottish National Party) on Friday, 3 February 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 7 February 2023. It was answered by Maria Caulfield (Conservative) on Tuesday, 14 February 2023 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.
Diesel: Health Hazards
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has made an assessment of the health impact of air pollution caused by diesel-powered generators for (a) personal and (b) commercial use.
- Answer
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The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has made no assessment of the health impact of air pollution caused by diesel-powered generators for personal use.
Diesel generators meeting the thresholds prescribed in the Environmental Permitting Regulations 2018 will be subject to an environmental permit issued by the appropriate regulator; the Environment Agency for those under Part A1 of the Regulations and local authorities for those falling under Parts A2 & B of the Regulations, being utilised within a commercial setting.
UKHSA has a Working Together Agreement with the Environment Agency in relation to Environmental Permitting. When consulted, UKHSA provides advice to the Environment Agency on the potential impacts on human health of emissions arising from existing or proposed regulated facilities.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 139301
- Session
- 2022-23
- Subjects
- Air pollution Health hazards Diesel Generators
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- 2023-02-14 11:40:53 +0000
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