The Scottish Government

July 2007

Revised Air Quality Strategy published

Proposals to tackle air pollution to help improve quality of life and reduce environmental damage in Scotland and the rest of the UK.

February 2003

Air quality report published

General good quality but areas of pollution found in Central Scotland.

Air quality guidance for local councils

Minister says revised guidance will be 'valuable tool'in producing clean environment.

November 2002

Pledge to CleanUp Scotland

Scheme to provide grants towards cost of fitting vehicles with emission reducing equipment.

June 2002

Tough new targets for cutting air pollution

May 2002

Air quality information

New leaflet and website offer better information on quality of air.

April 2002

Consultation on petrol emission reduction

A UK-wide consultation paper on proposals to implement new controls on harmful petrol vapour emissions is issued today.

New targets to cut air pollution

Air Quality (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2002 laid before the Scottish Parliament.

February 2002

Green transport initiative for Edinburgh

A UK-wide consultation paper on proposals to implement new controls on harmful petrol vapour emissions is issued today.

September 2001

Scotland leads UK in pollution reduction targets

An average 50 per cent cut in air pollution is expected by 2010.

April 2000

Tighter regulations for air quality

November 1999

Air quality advisory panel opens up to greater public scrutiny

July 1999

New air quality standards recommended for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)

Sarah Boyack announces extra £350,000 for councils to monitor air quality