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Air Pollution: Surrey Heath

Asked by Dr Al PinkertonLiberal DemocratDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 17 December 2025UIN 99456

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to improve air quality in Surrey Heath constituency.

Answered by Emma Hardy

Defra requires all local authorities to review and assess air quality in their areas and submit annual status reports detailing the actions they are taking. Surrey Heath’s 2025 report confirms that monitoring at 53 sites shows nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter levels remain below statutory limits. The council continues to develop its Local Air Quality Strategy to maintain compliance and further improve air quality.

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