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London Underground: Air Pollution

Asked by Andrew RosindellReform UKDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 18 February 2025UIN 30079

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has had discussions with the Transport Commissioner for London on reducing the levels of particulate pollution on the London Underground.

Answered by Simon Lightwood

Ministers and officials have regular conversations with Transport for London (TfL) on a variety of issues. However transport in London is devolved to the Mayor, and TfL is responsible for maintaining operations and ensuring health and safety is considered on its network.

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