Extract from second reading debate (Commons) of the Environment Bill - Oct 28
Tuesday, 29 October 2019 08:24
Mrs Maria Miller (Basingstoke) (Con):...The second issue that I was
delighted to see in the Bill was that of air pollution, on which I
have been campaigning with my local authority for a number of
years. I particularly applaud the long-term target on particulates
in the air, which affect not only the climate but the health of our
constituents more directly. I urge the Government to look
specifically at the British Lung Foundation’s proposals for
tailored interventions around schools and...Request free trial
Mrs (Basingstoke) (Con):...The
second issue that I was delighted to see in the Bill was that of
air pollution, on which I have been campaigning with my local
authority for a number of years. I particularly applaud the
long-term target on particulates in the air, which affect not only
the climate but the health of our constituents more directly. I
urge the Government to look specifically at the British Lung
Foundation’s proposals for tailored interventions around schools
and nurseries. They should look no further than Basingstoke and the
rest of Hampshire for a lead. Hampshire County Council is taking a lead
with the My Journey project, which goes into schools to raise
awareness of the impact that the idling of engines can have on air
quality outside schools. The Clean Air campaign in Basingstoke aims
to stop idling that might increase pollution in any area. All this
is not because we have pollution problems in Basingstoke, but
because we want to prevent such problems from starting in the first
place. I urge the Minister to keep a close eye on the impact of
those campaigns...
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