Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 28295
Wood-burning Stoves: Health Hazards
Tabled: 3 February 2025
Answered: 12 February 2025
Question
Dr Roz Savage
Liberal Democrat — South Cotswolds
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment with Cabinet colleagues of the potential impact of domestic wood burners on public health.
Answer
Ashley DaltonThe Chief Medical Officer’s 2022 annual report on air pollution highlighted that wood burning, particularly in urban locations, significantly worsens local air quality and has links to asthma and poor respiratory health.The Government recognises that it i...
ⓘ
This is an extract from the Parliament API. Search the full answer on Parliament.uk (UIN 28295) →