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Pollution Control: Greater London

Asked by Jas AthwalLabourDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 24 March 2025UIN 38779

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with the Mayor of London on reducing pollution in (a) London and (b) Ilford South constituency.

Answered by Emma Hardy

Poor air quality continues to be the biggest environmental risk to human health. Responsibility for air quality is devolved in London, but we welcome the progress made in London to address air pollution and improve people’s health. Defra officials regularly meet with the Greater London Authority to discuss air quality.

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