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Written question asked by Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 3 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 5 February 2026. It was answered by Emma Hardy (Labour) on Monday, 9 February 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Air Pollution: Pollution Control

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of potential barriers and/or challenges to achieving national targets, requirements and performance standards for ambient air quality, indoor air quality and national emission ceilings in England.

Answer

Defra regularly assesses potential barriers and/or challenges to achieving national targets, requirements and performance standards in relation to ambient air quality and emissions. Performance against targets are reported annually in the emissions inventory and air pollution in the UK report.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
110350
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Air pollution Pollution control Standards
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk