Pollution
Pollution news from UK Parliament.
Soil health examined with environment representatives
Environmental Audit Committee takes evidence on the state of the UK's soil
02 March 2016
Fifth carbon budget examined
Energy and Climate Change Committee investigates whether the level of fifth carbon budget is appropriate
29 February 2016
Climate change targets at risk without CCS investment
Energy and Climate Change Committee report warns carbon capture and storage cuts challenges COP21 targets
10 February 2016
Ministers questioned on air pollution
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee questions Oliver Letwin on policies to tackle air pollution
28 January 2016
Emissions violations: Managing Director of Volkswagen UK gives evidence
Transport Committee questions Paul Willis, Managing Director of Volkswagen UK, on the emissions scandal
25 January 2016
Local action to cut air pollution explored
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee looks at local action to cut air pollution
14 January 2016
Motoring experts give evidence on vehicle type approval
Transport Committee holds second evidence session for vehicle type approval inquiry
11 January 2016
Prime Minister questioned by Liaison Committee
Liaison Committee holds evidence session with the Prime Minister, David Cameron
18 December 2015
Academics and experts questioned on vehicle type approval
Transport Committee questions academics and experts on emissions testing and vehicle type approval
14 December 2015
Minister questioned on outcomes of Paris climate change talks
Energy and Climate Change Committee takes evidence on outcomes of Paris COP 21
11 December 2015
Government's responsibilities for air quality examined
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee look at the scale of the air pollution problem
09 December 2015
Vehicle type approval inquiry launched
Transport Committee examines whether the vehicle type approval testing is fit for purpose
16 November 2015
Heathrow chief executive gives evidence on pollution, CO2 and noise
Environmental Audit Committee takes evidence on Airport Commission Report's recommendations
29 October 2015
Government departments questioned on diesel emissions and air quality
Environmental Audit Committee holds evidence session on vehicle emissions and UK breach of EU air quality standards
23 October 2015
Airports Commission's recommendations and VW air pollution scandal examined
The Enviromental Audit committee takes evidence on 14 and 15 October 2015
14 October 2015