Motion text
That this House celebrates Clean Air Day 2022 on Thursday 16th June and the ongoing campaign to tackle air pollution; recognises that air pollution is the largest environmental risk to public health in the UK and the disastrous impact it has on individuals, families and communities; regrets that air pollution contributes to 40,000 early deaths in the UK each year and that many others suffer from chronic conditions and reduced life expectancy; expresses concern that the economy takes a £20 billion hit annually from the accumulated cost of treating health conditions and days missed at work due to air pollution; calls on the Government to take decisive action to reduce levels of toxic air pollution by intervening to reduce vehicle emissions; expresses the view that a change to the MOT to include Diesel Particulate Filter emissions testing would have a significant impact in improving air quality throughout urban spaces by identifying broken filters that emit harmful particulates; and urges the Government to reverse its decision to end the plug-in grant for cars and commit to a new programme of investment in electric vehicle provision and infrastructure.
Signatures (27)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Sheerman, Mr Barry
Labour
Signed on
14 June 2022
MacAskill, Kenny
Alba Party
Signed on
15 June 2022
Johnson, Kim
Labour
Signed on
15 June 2022
Lloyd, Tony
Labour
Signed on
15 June 2022
Chapman, Douglas
Scottish National Party
Signed on
15 June 2022
Sharma, Mr Virendra
Labour
Signed on
15 June 2022
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Betts, Mr Clive
Labour
Signed on
15 June 2022
Davey, Ed
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
15 June 2022
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
15 June 2022
Jones, Mr Kevan
Labour
Signed on
15 June 2022
Edwards, Jonathan
Independent
Signed on
16 June 2022
Olney, Sarah
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
16 June 2022
Penning, Sir Mike
Conservative
Signed on
16 June 2022
Williams, Hywel
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
16 June 2022
Whitford, Dr Philippa
Scottish National Party
Signed on
16 June 2022
Webbe, Claudia
Independent
Signed on
16 June 2022
Lake, Ben
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
16 June 2022
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
16 June 2022
Davies, Geraint
Labour
Signed on
16 June 2022
Ferrier, Margaret
Independent
Signed on
20 June 2022
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
20 June 2022
Maskell, Rachael
Labour
Signed on
20 June 2022
Vaz, Valerie
Labour
Signed on
21 June 2022
Foy, Mary Kelly
Labour
Signed on
21 June 2022
Cooper, Daisy
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
22 June 2022
Burgon, Richard
Labour
Signed on
27 June 2022
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
29 June 2022
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.