Air Quality Bill

A Bill to make provision for improving air quality.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

4 May 2021

In Plain English

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The Air Quality Bill aims to provide measures for improving air quality in the UK, mainly through technology-based approaches to reduce pollution. It originated in the House of Commons and is currently at the second reading stage in the Commons, with the first reading having taken place in February 2021.

Key Points

The Bill's purpose is to make provision for improving air quality.
It focuses on technology-based measures to cut pollution from various sources.
The Bill originated in the House of Commons and has progressed from the first reading (February 2021) to the current second reading.
If enacted, it would set out powers or provisions to support air quality improvements (subject to later stages).

Progress

The Bill is at the second reading in the House of Commons. It began with its first reading in February 2021.

Who is affected?

Residents in areas with poor air qualityWorkers in pollution-prone industriesLocal authorities responsible for implementing air quality measuresBusinesses involved in or affected by cleaner-tech initiativesPublic health organisations and researchersThe general public

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

3 Feb 2021

2nd readingCommons

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

1st readingLords

2nd readingLords

Committee stageLords

Report stageLords

3rd readingLords

Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Air Quality

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.