Wood burning is one of biggest sources of small particle pollution in Britain, having doubled in a decade

An influential parliamentary committee is likely to consider arguments for a ban on domestic wood burning in urban areas this parliament, owing to concerns over their growing impact on air quality.

Philip Dunne, the chair of the environmental audit committee, said: “Air quality is something we are likely to look at before the end of this parliament. It’s a serious issue.”

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