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Written question asked by Geraint Davies (Independent (affiliation)) on Thursday, 11 January 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 January 2024. It was answered by Robbie Moore (Conservative) on Monday, 22 January 2024 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Clean Air Act 1993

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what reviews he has undertaken on the adequacy of the Clean Air Act 1993 since the Review of the Clean Air Act Call for Evidence Summary of Responses, published in July 2014.

Answer

Since the Review of the Clean Air Act Call for Evidence Summary of Responses was published, we have passed the Environment Act 2021.

This legislation updated our comprehensive legal framework, including by amending the Clean Air Act 1993. The Environmental Improvement Plan published in January 2023 sets out the further actions we will take to reduce emissions, including from domestic sources and industry.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
9129
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Air pollution Pollution control
Legislation
Clean Air Act 1993
Link
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