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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 how well examples of local best practice that exist to enforce existing legislation and regulation to improve local air quality are being rolled out elsewhere in England.

Answer

National targets and local actions are aligned through statutory duties that require local authorities to assess air quality, designate Air Quality Management Areas, and produce Air Quality Action Plans tied to national air quality objectives. Local authorities retain flexibility to tailor interventions to local circumstances.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
110352
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Air pollution Pollution control
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk