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Written question asked by Alex Norris (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 July 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 21 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.


Volatile Organic Compounds

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department has any plans to bring forward legislative proposals on the use of volatile organic compounds in (a) paints and (b) other coatings.

Answer

The UK is currently meeting, and on track to meet, the 2030 statutory emissions ceilings for volatile organic compounds. We are not considering legislative changes at this stage.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
39973
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Volatile organic compounds
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk