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Clean Air Zones: Urban Areas

Commons · Question 33767 · Tabled 25 Feb 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 4 Mar 2025

Question

Asked by Chris Ward

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of introducing Clean Air Zones in cities across England.

Answer

Answered by Emma Hardy, 4 Mar 2025

The evidence shows that Clean Air Zones are effective in reducing air pollution and Defra publish ‘Evaluation of Local NO2 Plans’ annual reports which cover this in detail. Other measures can also be effective, and Local authorities are best placed to det...