Question follow-through · 26887

Armed Forces: Air Pollution

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what warnings were issued to military personnel on endurance or other training exercises about air pollution in the UK between May and August 2026 inclusive.

answeredMinistry of Defence

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Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Tabled
3 Sept 2026
Target answer date
8 Sept 2026
Answer
21 Sept 2026 · 18 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 3 Sept 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what warnings were issued to military personnel on endurance or other training exercises about air pollution in the UK between May and August 2026 inclusive.

  2. 8 Sept 2026

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  3. 21 Sept 2026

    Answer published

    The single Services have reported no air quality or air pollution incidents between May and August 2026 that required specific warnings or restrictions to be issued to military personnel undertaking endurance or other training exercises in the UK.

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