Context
The MP is concerned about the potential merits of introducing a standalone Clean Air Bill to address air pollution.
Question
What assessment has been made of the potential merits of bringing forward a standalone clean air Bill? People have a right to breathe good-quality clean air, regardless of where they live. Greater Manchester's clean air zone is set to come into force in May next year, and it will go some way towards tackling the atrocious levels of air pollution in the region. However, the clean air zone will be effective only with sufficient funding.
Answer from Jo Churchill
The hon. Gentleman will be pleased to hear that I would be happy to have that meeting. The Government have provided £132 million through our clean air fund to support the retrofitting of buses and coaches and the upgrading of heavy goods vehicles, private hire vehicles, hackney carriages, vans and minibuses, mitigating the impact on businesses and individuals.
Not addressed: The specific assessment of bringing forward a standalone clean air Bill was not addressed.
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