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London Underground: Air Pollution

Commons · Question 126789 · Tabled 13 Apr 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 21 Apr 2026

Question

Asked by Pippa Heylings

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the UK Chief Medical Officers’ Annual Report 2022, what specific actions the Government is taking to help address the public health risks arising from exposure to air pollution on the London U

Answer

Answered by Simon Lightwood, 21 Apr 2026

Transport in London is devolved to the Mayor of London and Transport for London (TfL). The Department has regular discussions with TfL on a range of issues, however, the management of air quality on the London Underground is a matter solely for them. I wo...