Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions she has had with ministerial colleagues responsible for the planning system on the UK's air quality obligations under EU law.

The Secretary of State has had discussions on a range of matters with Ministers in other departments, including the Department for Communities and Local Government. These discussions provide an opportunity for a range of issues, including air quality, to be raised.

The Government is committed to improving air quality and reducing pollution to protect public health and the environment.