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Written question asked by Lord Bradshaw (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 12 July 2017, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 26 July 2017. It was answered by Lord Gardiner of Kimble (Conservative) on Thursday, 20 July 2017 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Air Pollution

Question

Her Majesty's Government what are the comparative statistics for air quality in (1) Nottingham, Southampton and Derby, which are proposed Clean Air Zones, and (2) the City of Bath.

Answer

The report Air pollution in the UK 2015, which was published in September 2016, reported all four locations to be compliant in all air pollutants levels with the exception of the mean annual concentrations of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) that were all reported to be above the 40 μg/m3 limit value.

The 2015 national air quality plan for NO2 showed the highest projected mean annual concentrations of NO2 to be 42 μg/m3, 41 μg/m3, 43 μg/m3 and 35 μg/m3 in 2020, for the respective air quality zones for Nottingham, Southampton, Derby and Bath. The projections modelling is being updated to take into account the latest evidence and the final revised air quality plan will be published by 31 July, following consideration of consultation responses.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL762
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Air pollution Nottingham Southampton Bath Derby Clean air zones
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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