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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 Damian Hinds (Conservative) on Monday, 22 January 2024 on behalf of the Department for Education.


Air Pollution

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the implications for her Department's policies of the report from the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology entitled Indoor Air Quality, published on 26 September 2023.

Answer

The department publishes non-statutory guidance on indoor air quality in ‘Building Bulletin 101: Guidelines on ventilation, thermal comfort and indoor air quality in school’ (BB101).

BB101 is regularly reviewed to ensure that it aligns with best practice and industry standards to deliver high-quality school environments. The department will assess the report of the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST) for any relevant new information.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
9140
Session
2023-24
Related items
Indoor Air Quality
Tuesday, 26 September 2023
Research briefings
Subjects
Air pollution
Link
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