Question reference: S6W-14557
- Date lodged: 30 January 2023
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Current status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 15 February 2023
Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it is considering expanding Low Emission Zones to cities beyond Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee and Aberdeen, in light of the latest reported figures on air quality from Friends of the Earth Scotland.
Answer
The need for Low Emission Zones (LEZs) is for individual local authorities to consider based on specific air quality parameters within their respective areas. To date, no further LEZ proposals have been submitted for Ministerial consideration.