Written question asked by Afzal Khan (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 October 2026. It was answered by Emma Hardy (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 October 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Air Pollution: Standards
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what plans she has to support the introduction of a new Clean Air Act with statutory air quality targets aligned with WHO guidelines.
- Answer
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Government is focused on delivering cleaner air through the existing statutory framework, including the Environment Act 2021. England already has legally binding PM2.5 targets. We are reviewing the new Air Quality Strategy to identify the most effective actions, whilst also keeping the evidence and wider policy framework under review.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 29951
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Air pollution Standards World Health Organization
- Legislation
- Clean Air Act 1956
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- 2026-10-13 18:00:01 +0100
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