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Air Pollution

Asked by Rachael MaskellLabour (Co-op)Department of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 8 October 2024UIN 5596

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for the Environment on reducing particulate matter in the air.

Answered by Andrew Gwynne

The Department works closely with departments across the Government to improve public health. The Department of Health and Social Care has regular engagement with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs at both a ministerial and an official level on various issues, including air quality.

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