NDM6733 Member Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv)

NDM6733 Member Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv)

NDM6733

Simon Thomas (Mid and West Wales)

Dai Lloyd (South Wales West)

David Melding (South Wales Central)

Jenny Rathbone (Cardiff Central)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Notes:

 

a) that 21 June is clean air day;

 

b) the damaging impact of air pollution on our health - Public Health Wales figures show air pollution causes 2,000 deaths a year which is 6 percent of Wales's total deaths; and

 

c) that NO2 and particulate matter must both be dealt with in order to combat air pollution.

 

2. Calls on the Welsh Government to tackle persistent air pollution and introduce clean air zones to change behaviour and improve the health of citizens.

 

Supporters:

Lee Waters (Llanelli)

Rhun ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn)

Sian Gwenllian (Arfon)

Vikki Howells (Cynon Valley)

Business type: Debate

Reason considered: Commission Business;

Status: Complete

First published: 14/06/2018

Decision due: 20 Jun 2018 by Plenary - Fifth Senedd