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Written question asked by Mark Hendrick (Labour) on Monday, 8 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 June 2026. It was answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds (Labour) on Friday, 12 June 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


UK Relations with EU: Pollution Control

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will make it his policy to align Government policy with the EU’s higher air quality standards as part of the European Partnership Bill.

Answer

The European Partnership Bill will provide the necessary powers to deliver treaties with the European Union now and in the future. Parliament will have the opportunity to scrutinise the Bill when it is introduced to Parliament in the usual way.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
7376
Session
2026-27
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Air pollution Pollution control UK relations with EU
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk