Verbatim report of proceedings

Wednesday, 23 November 2016 - Strasbourg

Emissions of certain atmospheric pollutants (A8-0249/2015 - Julie Girling)

  Afzal Khan (S&D), in writing. ‒ I voted in favour of this directive, which is an important step in addressing the high health risks and environmental impacts posed by air pollution. Given that poor air quality is responsible for over 400 000 premature deaths each year, and the economic cost for ill health estimated at between EUR 300 and EUR 900 billion each year – measures to address dangerous pollutants are badly needed.