Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 90357
Firewood: Air Pollution
Tabled: 12 November 2025
Answered: 2 December 2025
Question
Bell Ribeiro-Addy
Labour — Clapham and Brixton Hill
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he plans to introduce further restrictions on domestic wood burning in urban areas with poor air quality.
Answer
Emma HardyWood burning is a major source of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), especially in urban areas. The Government is currently considering options for reducing the impact of domestic wood burning on people’s health and will consult on measures to reduce emissi...
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