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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 Monday, 12 October 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Air Pollution: Standards

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will develop a national approach to indoor air quality that brings together housing, planning and public health.

Answer

The Government recognises the importance of indoor air quality. Defra and DHSC are working with other departments to strengthen the evidence base and consider how housing, planning and public health can support better outcomes.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
29952
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Air pollution Housing Planning permission Standards Public health
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk