London Underground: Air Pollution
Commons · Question 126792 · 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, whether the Government plans to introduce additional regulatory or statutory oversight to control air pollution on major public transport hubs, including the London Underground; and whether it intends to place
Answer
Answered by Simon Lightwood, 21 Apr 2026
The Mayor of London and Transport for London are responsible for the management of air quality on the London Underground. However, the Government remains committed to improving air quality to deliver benefits for public health, the environment, and the ec...