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The Environment Bill should be amended to include a health inequalities target, to reduce the...
Recommendation
The Environment Bill should be amended to include a health inequalities target, to reduce the number of deaths associated with air pollution; and to require the Secretary of State to take account of human health considerations when setting or reviewing air quality targets. It should include a duty on all Government departments and local government to work together to deliver these targets. (Paragraph 36) Air Quality and coronavirus: a glimpse of a different future or business as usual 43 Government strategy
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 24 April 2021. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document.
Source
Inquiry
Air Quality
Report
Fifth report - Air Quality and coronavirus: a glimpse of a different future or business as usual
11 Feb 2021
HC 468
Addressee Bodies
Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs
Timeline
Recommendation age
5.6 yrs
Report published
11 Feb 2021