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Written question asked by Ruth Jones (Labour) on Monday, 18 July 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 July 2022. It was answered by Steve Double (Conservative) on Wednesday, 27 July 2022 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Air Pollution: Temperature

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the effect of the July 2022 heatwave on air quality around (a) schools and (b) care homes.

Answer

Defra provides a five-day air pollution forecast and health advice in the form of recommended actions that could be taken according to current air pollution levels. The annual 'Air Pollution in the UK' report provides information and assessment of significant periods of air pollution across the UK. The report covering the 2022 heatwave period and any associated air pollution episode will be published in September 2023.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
38835
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Care homes Air pollution Schools Temperature
Link
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