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Written question asked by Barry Gardiner (Labour) on Tuesday, 1 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 4 September 2026 (named day). It was answered by Emma Hardy (Labour) on Monday, 7 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Air Pollution: EU Law

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she plans to align the UK Air Quality Regulations (2010) with the EU Directive 2024/2881 on ambient air quality.

Answer

The Government keeps its air quality framework under review, including air quality targets and standards, and will review the Air Quality Strategy by 2028. Our focus is on delivering effective policies across the main sources of emissions to improve air quality and protect public health.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
25952
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Air pollution EU law Regulation
Legislation
Air Quality Standards Regulations 2010
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk