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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Air Pollution

Thursday 19 March 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Air pollutants in Hyndburn are the highest in Lancashire, with nitrogen dioxide levels double the county average.
  • Air pollution has decreased significantly since 2010, with nitrogen oxide emissions falling by 33%.
  • Nitrogen dioxide concentrations around roads in Hyndburn are within the statutory air quality limit, according to the minister.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Sara Britcliffe Con Hyndburn
Environment
Context

The UK's clean air strategy aims to reduce pollution from various sources, including nitrogen dioxide.

Question

Hyndburn has the highest levels of air pollutants in Lancashire and double the county's average level of nitrogen dioxide. What work is being done with local councils such as mine to tackle that?

Answer from Rebecca Pow (The Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Resources and Rural Development at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government; Minister of State for Natural Environment and Rural Communities at DEFRA)

Air pollution has reduced significantly since 2010. Emissions of nitrogen oxides have fallen by 33% and are at their lowest level since records began, though there is more to do. In Hyndburn, nitrogen dioxide concentrations around roads are actually within the statutory air quality limit, but local authorities are empowered to address local concerns. The government has put in place a £3.8 billion plan for cleaner transport and published a world-leading clean air strategy focusing on broader emissions beyond road transport.

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