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<p>All measures which reduce air pollution will reduce exposure of children to harmful
pollutants. Our Clean Air Strategy is clear that children are impacted by air pollution
more than the general population, and all the measures set out in the Strategy will
reduce emissions of pollution, improving public health.</p><p> </p><p>The Government
has put in place a £3.5 billion plan to improve air quality and reduce harmful emissions,
which includes £495 million for councils to improve air quality. Councils with serious
air quality problems may bid for a share of these funds.</p><p> </p><p>Local authorities
are best placed to target action to improve local air quality. Defra’s Air Quality
Grant Programme provides funding to local authorities for projects in local communities
to tackle air pollution and reduce emissions which may include action targeting schools.
Defra has awarded over £57 million in funding since the air quality grant started
in 1997. A further £3 million has been allocated for 2018/19.</p><p> </p>
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