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London Underground: Air Pollution

Commons · Question 126793 · 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, what discussions she has had with Transport for London on interim measures it is currently implementing on the London Underground to reduce passenger exposure, including that of children and clinically vulnerab

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...