Air Quality Expert Group
The Air Quality Expert Group (AQEG) is an advisory group that provides independent scientific advice on air quality, in particular the air pollutants contained in the Air Quality Strategy (AQS) for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and those covered by the EU Directive on ambient air quality assessment and management (Air Quality Framework Directive).
Latest
- 29 January 2009: Review Of The Air Quality Expert Group Stage 1
Defra reviews all of its advisory bodies as standard to ensure the right advice is provided in the best way. This report, conducted by an independent consultancy, details stage 1 of the review process. In summary, stage 1 found that AQEG has made a significant contribution to Defra’s objectives and commitments on air quality, and has delivered detailed, authoritative reports on key issues for Defra. Stage 2, which will follow on from this report, will determine how the AQEG can be improved to better meet the needs of Defra.
Meetings
Future dates will be posted here.
For minutes of past meetings, please contact the AQEG Secretariat.
Contact
AQEG Secretariat
Defra
Area 3C Ergon House
17 Smith Square
London, SW1P 3JR
Tel: 08459 33 55 77
Fax: 020 7238 2188
Email air.quality@defra.gsi.gov.uk
All correspondence for AQEG should be sent through the Secretariat. Members cannot guarantee a reply on AQEG business to any communication sent directly to them.
Further information
See also
- Department of the Environment (Northern Ireland)
- The UK National Air Quality Information Archive
- Department of Health Air Pollution pages
- Committee on Medical Effects of Air Pollution (COMEAP)
Issued jointly by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the Scottish Executive, The National Assembly for Wales, and the Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland.
Page last modified: 29 January 2009
Page published: 2 August 2001