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Air Pollution: Standards

Asked by James NaishLabourDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 8 September 2025UIN 71631

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to ensure air quality is improved (a) nationally and (b) in Rushcliffe constituency.

Answered by Emma Hardy

The Government is developing a series of interventions to reduce emissions so that everyone’s exposure to air pollution is reduced. This includes action to reduce harmful emissions from domestic burning and reforms to the industrial permitting regime. We remain committed to working closely with local authorities, industry, and the public to shape practical, proportionate policies that deliver cleaner air and improve public health.

Rushcliffe Borough council are responsible for reviewing and assessing air quality in their area.

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