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Clean Air
31 January 2023
Lead MP
Geraint Davies
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
TaxationTransportClimateEnergy
Other Contributors: 1
At a Glance
Geraint Davies raised concerns about clean air in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
How the Debate Unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
Moves a Bill to establish the right to breathe clean air, reduce indoor and outdoor pollution including greenhouse gases, mandate monitoring of air quality, enforce legislation through the Office for Environmental Protection, regulate vehicle emissions, promote active travel, enhance public awareness on health impacts, restrict wood-burning stoves in urban areas. Emphasises the need for a holistic approach involving multiple government departments, innovative solutions like hydrogen fuel, and stricter enforcement to achieve World Health Organisation standards.
Geraint Davies
Lab
Croydon Hills
Highlights the tragic case of Ella Kissi-Debrah who died due to air pollution. Mentions the global impact with 9 million premature deaths annually and a cost of £24 billion in Britain, affecting public health through various diseases such as lung cancer, heart disease, strokes, diabetes, obesity, childhood asthma, and increased mortality from COVID-19. Also mentions that indoor air quality needs improvement due to dangerous chemicals found indoors, the rise of wood burners, and compares UK targets with EU standards which are 10 years ahead.
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