§ 25. Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what assessment he has made of the impact of diesel engines on public health; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AtkinsDiesel vehicles emit a range of pollutants, notably small particles—PM10. Advisory committees of my Department and of the Department of Health are examining possible health and environmental effects of PM10 and are expected to make recommendations on possible air quality standards shortly. More generally, Government will continue to fund research into links between air quality and, in particular, respiratory health.