Written question asked by Bishop of St Albans (Bishops (affiliation)) on Wednesday, 24 April 2024, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 9 May 2024. It was answered by Lord Douglas-Miller (Conservative) on Friday, 24 May 2024 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Air Quality Grant Scheme
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the report by the University of Copenhagen Lifetime exposure to air pollution and academic achievement: A nationwide cohort study in Denmark, published in March, particularly the finding that high levels of air pollution may negatively impact children’s cognitive development; and whether in light of this they will consider reinstating funding for the Air Quality Grant Scheme.
- Answer
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The Government keeps new studies on health impacts of air pollution under review and is advised by the Committee on Medical Effects of Air Pollutants (COMEAP).
The Minister used his discretion not to fund the Local Air Quality Grant Scheme for the 2023-2024 financial year. He has asked Defra officials to consider the future of the scheme and how it might be redesigned to better deliver positive outcomes for local air quality and public health and therefore enhanced value for money for taxpayers.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- HL4085
- Session
- 2023-24
- Subjects
- Children Air pollution Finance Mental health Air quality grant scheme
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- 2024-05-24 11:35:46 +0100
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