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<p>The Government is committed to improving air quality in the UK and has provided
£572 million to support the development and implementation of required measures by
local authorities. This includes a Clean Air Fund that is aimed at mitigating the
impact of local plans on individuals and businesses including sole traders.</p><p>
</p><p>We are mindful of the challenges of delivering a clean air plan across Greater
Manchester and the need to support individuals and businesses that may be affected
by the resulting charging Clean Air Zone (CAZ). We have provided at this stage a first
tranche of £36 million towards implementing the CAZ and intend to provide further
funding, both for implementation and for mitigating the impacts of the CAZ, from the
Clean Air Fund, once we have a clearer picture of the scale of need based on our assessment
of additional evidence being provided by Greater Manchester.</p><p> </p>
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