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Air Quality in Scotland

S4M-09294 · decided 12 Mar 2014 · lodged by Baker, Claire · session S4

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Carried 114/8

That the Parliament is concerned with the level of air pollution identified by the 2013 air quality monitoring results, which show that a high number of areas are in breach of air quality safety standards; believes that air pollution is an aggravator of respiratory conditions, is linked to other serious health conditions and is understood to be a contributory factor in over 1,500 deaths in Scotland annually; highlights the European Commission’s launch of legal proceedings against the UK due to failure to cut excessive levels of nitrogen dioxide; regrets that, in addition to failing to meet the EU standards on nitrogen dioxide, Scotland has also failed to meet Scottish standards on nitrogen dioxide and small particles (PM10); calls on the Scottish Government to increase the monitoring of fine particles (PM2.5) and to introduce a Scottish standard for these; believes that it is vital for the Scottish Government to work closely with local authorities as well as delivery partners to ensure that the necessary action is taken to tackle air pollution in Scotland; notes the Scottish Government's plan to bring forward a national low-emissions strategy, but believes that, given the scale of the challenge that the country faces, this strategy must be robust, include a clear timetable for action and ensure that national planning guidance and transport policy play a full part in delivery to ensure that air quality targets are met.