Written question asked by Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 4 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 February 2026 (named day). It was answered by Ashley Dalton (Labour) on Monday, 9 February 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 he has had with Cabinet colleagues on delivering national targets for ambient air including by sharing data.

Answer: Department of Health and Social Care ministers engage regularly with ministerial colleagues on air quality. The 10-Year Health Plan for England details action the Government will take to reduce the health harms of air pollution. This includes the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs’ refreshed Environmental Improvement Plan which sets out action to further improve air quality in England including through revised interim targets.

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