The Labour Government are introducing The Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Bill.
The charging powers are contained in the long-awaited bill paves the way towards new national targets on cutting pollution. Commenting, Welsh Conservative Shadow Climate Change Minister, Janet Finch-Saunders MS said:
“We naturally welcome this step towards improving air quality in Wales as we are long overdue legislation in this area.
“However, it is clear from the wording of this Bill, that this is barely even a first step to introducing a comprehensive Clean Air Act, of the like the Welsh Conservatives have been calling for, for years.
“The Labour Government need to step up their game and as is the case with all legislation, the devil will be in the detail. Colleagues and I will be looking to see whether this Bill goes far enough to address the longstanding issues we face here in Wales.”