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<p>Air pollution is reducing in the UK, as set out in the annual National Statistics
report at the following URL:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/air-quality-statistics"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/air-quality-statistics</a></p><p>
</p><p>There are 170 national monitoring stations in the UK, of which 16 stations
are in London and 1 in Lewisham West and Penge constituency. Near real-time measurements
from these sites and further data tools can be found on the UK-AIR website (<a href="https://uk-air.defra.gov.uk/"
target="_blank">https://uk-air.defra.gov.uk/</a>).</p><p> </p><p>In July 2017 we published
the UK Plan for Tackling Roadside Nitrogen Dioxide Concentrations, setting out how
we will achieve compliance in the shortest possible time, supported by a £3.5 billion
investment in air quality and cleaner transport.</p><p> </p><p>On 14 January 2019
we announced our world leading Clean Air Strategy. The Strategy focuses on the five
most damaging air pollutants: ammonia, fine particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, sulphur
dioxide, non-methane volatile organic compounds, and includes new and ambitious goals,
legislation, investment and policies which will help us to clean up our air faster
and more effectively.</p><p> </p><p>Measurements at stations in London on the national
monitoring network show a general long-term reduction in air pollution. The London
Boroughs also carry out local air quality monitoring as part of the Local Air Quality
Management process and produce annual reports on the status of air quality within
the Borough area. The Mayor is responsible for air quality in the capital and has
reserve powers under Part IV of the Environment Act 1995 to reflect this. These powers
enable the Mayor to take a broad range of actions, particularly in relation to transport.</p><p>
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