§ 29. Mr. Cyril D. TownsendTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what new initiatives he will be bringing forward to improve air quality in south-east London. [33402]
§ Mr. GummerThe Government have brought forward provisions in the Environment Bill to implement a new framework for air quality management and we will1408W publish later this year our proposals for a national strategy for improving air quality.
§ 30. Mr. TouhigTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what funds are being made available to enable industry to comply with the latest air quality emission standards. [33403]
§ Mr. ClappisonIndustry must comply with the latest air quality emission standards by the BATNEEC—best available techniques not entailing excessive cost—objective to minimise emissions, and must also aim to achieve any statutory air quality standards. It is the polluter and not the taxpayer who must pay.