Questions & Answers
Q1
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The question arises from the ongoing efforts to reduce air pollution in London and across England, highlighting its impact on public health.
What steps she is taking to help reduce air pollution. Communities across England are affected by fine particulate pollution linked to asthma, lung conditions, and heart disease. How will the government modernise industrial permitting, explore tighter standards for new wood-burning appliances, and increase communication of air-quality information?
The communities across England will benefit from cleaner air due to our actions on fine particulate pollution. We are taking measures such as modernising industrial permitting, exploring tighter standards for new wood-burning appliances, and increasing communication of air-quality information.
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Q2
Partial Answer
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The Clean Air (Human Rights) Bill, also known as Ella's law, was published this month alongside various organisations. It aims to affirm that the right to breathe clean air is a fundamental human right.
I published the Clean Air (Human Rights) Bill, also known as Ella's law, this month. Does the Minister agree that the Government should include this vital legislation in the upcoming King's Speech?
I support the objectives of improving air quality and cleaning up air pollution, as it is important for public health. However, no specific mention was made about including Ella's law in the King's Speech.
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Including Ella's law in the upcoming King's Speech
Supporting Objectives Of Improving Air Quality Without Commitment To Legislation
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Q3
Partial Answer
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In Warwick and Leamington, there is chemical pollution in the atmosphere from Berry Polymers and a proposed application by Bellway Homes to dump significant amounts of construction waste.
The Minister will know that we have suffered extreme chemical pollution from Berry Polymers. There is also an application for dumping large quantities of building waste by Bellway Homes. Will she agree to meet me and the Environment Agency urgently to resolve this issue?
I thank my hon. Friend for raising these important matters, acknowledging his long-term campaigning on cleaning up rivers, lakes, and seas. I would be delighted to meet him.
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Meeting the Environment Agency urgently
Acknowledging Importance But Not Committing To Urgent Meeting
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