A Bill to require the Secretary of State to set, measure, enforce and report on air quality targets; to require that vehicle emissions targets and testing reflect on-road driving conditions; to make it an offence to remove permanently devices that reduce vehicle emissions; to provide powers for local authorities to establish low diesel emissions zones and pedestrian-only areas; to restrict the use of diesel vehicles in urban areas; to make provision about the promotion of electric and hydrogen powered vehicles and for the development of sustainable public, private and commercial transport by road, rail, air and sea; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
28 April 2017
The Clean Air Bill would require the government to set clear air quality targets, monitor and report on progress, and ensure that vehicle emissions reflect real driving conditions. It would criminalise tampering with emissions-reducing devices, give local councils powers to create zones with low diesel emissions and pedestrian-only areas, and restrict diesel use in urban areas. It also promotes electric and hydrogen vehicles and supports sustainable transport across road, rail, air and sea.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons, where MPs consider the general principles. It will then move to the committee stage for detailed scrutiny.
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This Bill was expected to have its second reading debate on Friday 12 May 2017.
However, as a General Election has now been called and Parliament will be dissolved from 3 May 2017, the Bill falls and no further action will be taken.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
