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Written question asked by Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 6 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 8 January 2026. It was answered by Ashley Dalton (Labour) on Wednesday, 14 January 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Air Pollution: Pollution Control

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions his Department has had with ‘Heating, ventilation and air conditioning’ (HVAC) professionals and facilities managers to understand how they reduce air pollution in dwellings and non-domestic buildings while minimising energy use and heat loss.

Answer

The Department and the UK Health Security Agency engage with a range of stakeholders on ways to reduce the health impacts of both indoor and outdoor air pollution.

This includes engagement by officials with relevant bodies in the United Kingdom and internationally, such as the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers and the Air Infiltration and Ventilation Centre, which operates under the International Energy Agency, on issues related to indoor air quality, including ventilation.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
103229
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Conservation Air pollution Buildings Housing Energy Pollution control
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk