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Air Pollution: Public Consultation

Asked by Ruth JonesLabourDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 2 July 2026UIN 13916

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the potential benefits of involving people directly affected by air pollution in the review of the Air Quality Strategy.

Answered by Emma Hardy

The Government recognises the importance of hearing from a wide range of stakeholders, including people directly affected by air pollution, when reviewing air quality policy.

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