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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-07-03more like thismore than 2018-07-03
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Exhaust Emissions remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government when they will release the Department for Transport’s "Road to Zero" strategy, which was due to be published in March 2018. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Jones of Whitchurch more like this
uin HL9166 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-07-17more like thismore than 2018-07-17
answer text <p>The Government published the &quot;Road to Zero&quot; strategy on 9th July. The full document is available in the Libraries of both Houses and can also be found here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/reducing-emissions-from-road-transport-road-to-zero-strategy" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/reducing-emissions-from-road-transport-road-to-zero-strategy</a></p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-07-17T13:21:25.08Zmore like thismore than 2018-07-17T13:21:25.08Z
answering member
4584
label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
tabling member
3792
label Biography information for Baroness Jones of Whitchurch more like this
386102
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-06-29more like thismore than 2015-06-29
answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept id 13 more like this
answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Exhaust Emissions remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what measures they plan to introduce to encourage higher penetration of environmentally friendly vehicles into the car and lorry market in order to combat the threat to public health of increasing air pollution. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Jones of Cheltenham more like this
uin HL901 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-07-08more like thismore than 2015-07-08
answer text <p>We are fully committed to tackling the challenges of air pollution. We have committed £2 billion since 2011 to increase the uptake of ultra-low emission vehicles and green transport initiatives and to support Local Authorities to take action. This has included investment in cycling schemes and low emission buses. We will publish revised air quality plans for nitrogen dioxide (NO<sub>2</sub>) by the end of this year. These will set out actions at all levels, including national and local, to achieve compliance with legal limits for NO<sub>2</sub> in the shortest possible time.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-07-08T11:36:31.963Zmore like thismore than 2015-07-08T11:36:31.963Z
answering member
4161
label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble more like this
tabling member
248
label Biography information for Lord Jones of Cheltenham more like this
515956
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-04-26more like thismore than 2016-04-26
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Exhaust Emissions remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of emission tests undertaken by car manufacturers in the UK. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Kennedy of Southwark more like this
uin HL8009 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-05-04more like thismore than 2016-05-04
answer text <p>As part of the exhaust emissions approval process vehicle manufacturers are obliged to undertake in-use emissions testing. They are required to submit a report of their results at regular intervals or when requested to do so by the approval authority. In accordance with EU regulation 715/2007, the authority will review the information and accept or reject the report. The UK type approval authority is the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) and they ensure manufacturers follow this process where they are the issuing approval authority.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-05-04T11:11:07.557Zmore like thismore than 2016-05-04T11:11:07.557Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
4153
label Biography information for Lord Kennedy of Southwark more like this
1222213
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-07-08more like thismore than 2020-07-08
answering body
Treasury more like this
answering dept id 14 more like this
answering dept short name Treasury more like this
answering dept sort name Treasury more like this
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Exhaust Emissions remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the potential to reduce carbon emissions by introducing a road usage duty, and whether they will publish any such assessment. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Worthington more like this
uin HL6653 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-07-21more like thismore than 2020-07-21
answer text <p>UK Motorists currently pay fuel duty and VAT on fuel, which means that those who use the roads the most, and do so in higher polluting cars, pay more tax. In addition, the Government uses the Vehicle Excise Duty system to encourage the uptake of cars with low carbon dioxide emissions (CO<sub>2</sub>) to help meet our legally binding climate change targets.</p><p> </p><p>However, technology is changing many aspects of the economy – including the vehicles we drive – and the government is considering how the tax system will need to adapt to manage those changes.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Agnew of Oulton more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-07-21T15:24:46.973Zmore like thismore than 2020-07-21T15:24:46.973Z
answering member
4689
label Biography information for Lord Agnew of Oulton more like this
tabling member
4235
label Biography information for Baroness Worthington more like this
447533
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-01-25more like thismore than 2016-01-25
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Exhaust Emissions remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many vehicle testing kits are available to the government agencies responsible for checking whether vehicles comply with EU emission standards. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Jones of Whitchurch more like this
uin HL5435 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-02-04more like thismore than 2016-02-04
answer text <p>Emissions type approval of new vehicles in the UK is carried out at commercially operated laboratories. There are five of these, as well as approved laboratories at manufacturers’ premises. The Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) manages the approval testing of vehicles in the UK.</p><p> </p><p>Additional testing which is currently being undertaken on the road uses portable emission measurement systems (PEMS). The VCA owns two PEMS kits and can hire three additional PEMS kits from the commercial laboratories.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-02-04T12:10:05.23Zmore like thismore than 2016-02-04T12:10:05.23Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
3792
label Biography information for Baroness Jones of Whitchurch more like this
1569093
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-01-20more like thismore than 2023-01-20
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Exhaust Emissions remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made, if any, of the effects of low emission zones in urban areas on (1) vehicle usage, (2) average vehicle speeds, (3) average vehicle journey times, (4) emissions levels, and (5) overall air quality. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Campbell-Savours more like this
uin HL4933 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-02-03more like thismore than 2023-02-03
answer text <p>The Government has commissioned a robust evaluation programme for the collection and analysis of air quality, traffic, and behavioural insights data from Local Authority areas implementing measures for the reduction of nitrogen dioxide (NO<sub>2</sub>). Case studies give further understanding of how local plans are affecting local groups and businesses.</p><p>The Government has published a series of annual reports which set out and discuss the analysis of these evaluation findings. Headline findings from these reports and other analyses give an insight into the effects of Clean Air Zones and other measures on air quality and vehicle fleets in Local Authorities. The 2021 annual report is available to view on the Defra Science Search - AQ0851.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-02-03T15:02:36.793Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-03T15:02:36.793Z
answering member
4580
label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
tabling member
499
label Biography information for Lord Campbell-Savours more like this
1569092
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-01-20more like thismore than 2023-01-20
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Exhaust Emissions remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have made an assessment of the effects of (1) vehicle speeds, and (2) journey times, on emissions in urban areas; and if so, whether higher (a) vehicle speeds, or (b) journey times, have a greater effect on emissions levels. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Campbell-Savours more like this
uin HL4932 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-02-03more like thismore than 2023-02-03
answer text <p>The Government has commissioned studies to assess the impact of vehicle speed on emissions, for example undertaking a high-resolution emission modelling approach to understand changes in vehicle speeds and how it relates to emissions. The Department uses the best available evidence to model emissions in urban areas, including evidence linking vehicle speeds with emissions based on international guidelines. The evidence is that the factors influencing emissions are complex and the relative impact of vehicle speed, acceleration/deceleration and distance travelled (which are all related to journey times), will vary depending on the local situation.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, the Government’s Joint Air Quality Unit helps local authorities to calculate NOx emissions in their local areas using outputs from traffic models, which use a range of parameters including speed and distance travelled (which influence journey time) and the number of vehicles. The results of these parameters are contained in their Full Business Cases which are all published documents.</p>
answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-02-03T15:03:29.637Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-03T15:03:29.637Z
answering member
4580
label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
tabling member
499
label Biography information for Lord Campbell-Savours more like this
439764
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-12-22more like thismore than 2015-12-22
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Exhaust Emissions remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what response they made to the October 2014 findings by the International Council on Clean Transportation that some vehicles were producing emissions at seven times the legal limit. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Falkner of Margravine more like this
uin HL4817 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-01-07more like thismore than 2016-01-07
answer text <p>The Government did not respond to the findings of the ICCT. This research confirmed the importance of ongoing work by Department for Transport officials on the development of a new European regulation to address issues around real world driving emissions.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-01-07T12:37:35.81Zmore like thismore than 2016-01-07T12:37:35.81Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
3670
label Biography information for Baroness Falkner of Margravine more like this
439763
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-12-22more like thismore than 2015-12-22
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Exhaust Emissions remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government, in the light of the failure of London, Leeds, and Birmingham to maintain nitrogen dioxide levels within legal limits over the past five years, what assessment they have made of whether relaxing emissions standards for cars is compatible with public health and legal requirements to control urban pollution. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Falkner of Margravine more like this
uin HL4816 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-01-07more like thismore than 2016-01-07
answer text <br /><p>The Government is committed to taking action on vehicle emissions testing that restores consumer confidence and delivers our wider air quality and climate objectives. We strongly support the current Real Driving Emissions agreement, which is expected to significantly reduce average real world NOx emissions from new diesel cars from 2017. It makes type approval requirements for diesel vehicles significantly more stringent by requiring manufacturers to ensure real-world emissions are maintained below 2.1 times the laboratory-testing limit in 2017 and at or below the laboratory-testing limit by 2020 (with a margin for measurement uncertainty). Issues relating to vehicle emissions are considered in the context of the UK Government’s plans for air quality. More detail is set out in the air quality plans published by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on the 17<sup>th</sup> December.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-01-07T12:38:29.57Zmore like thismore than 2016-01-07T12:38:29.57Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
3670
label Biography information for Baroness Falkner of Margravine more like this
439762
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-12-22more like thismore than 2015-12-22
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Exhaust Emissions remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government, in making their decision about how to vote on the implementation of real driving emissions tests at the 28 October meeting of the Technical Committee on Motor Vehicles, whether they took into account (1) estimates from DEFRA and Public Health England that pollution from mono-nitrogen oxides is responsible for 23,500 premature deaths in the UK per annum, (2) the 2010 estimates from the WHO suggesting that air-pollution related deaths cost the UK $83,069 per annum, (3) the failure of London, Leeds, and Birmingham to maintain nitrogen dioxide levels within legal limits over the past five years, and (4) the Supreme Court’s ruling in <i>R (on the application of ClientEarth) v Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs </i>[2015] UKSC 28 on 29 April that they should take immediate action to tackle air pollution. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Falkner of Margravine more like this
uin HL4815 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-01-07more like thismore than 2016-01-07
answer text <p>The Government is committed to taking action on vehicle emissions testing that restores consumer confidence and delivers our wider air quality and climate objectives. We strongly support the current Real Driving Emissions agreement, which is expected to significantly reduce average real world NOx emissions from new diesel cars from 2017. It makes type approval requirements for diesel vehicles significantly more stringent by requiring manufacturers to ensure real-world emissions are maintained below 2.1 times the laboratory-testing limit in 2017 and at or below the laboratory-testing limit by 2020 (with a margin for measurement uncertainty). Issues relating to vehicle emissions are considered in the context of the UK Government’s plans for air quality. More detail is set out in the air quality plans published by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on the 17<sup>th</sup> December.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-01-07T12:42:17.067Zmore like thismore than 2016-01-07T12:42:17.067Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
3670
label Biography information for Baroness Falkner of Margravine more like this
439753
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-12-22more like thismore than 2015-12-22
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Exhaust Emissions remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government why their representatives at the Technical Committee on Motor Vehicles voted on 28 October to weaken and delay the introduction of real driving emissions tests for air pollution emissions by diesel light duty vehicles. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Randerson more like this
uin HL4806 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-01-07more like thismore than 2016-01-07
answer text <p>Government officials voted to secure the best possible outcome on the 28<sup>th</sup> October. This meant ensuring that real driving emissions tests will be introduced as early as possible and so make a significant contribution towards lowering emissions of nitrogen oxides from light duty diesel vehicles.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-01-07T12:41:46.087Zmore like thismore than 2016-01-07T12:41:46.087Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
4230
label Biography information for Baroness Randerson more like this
662667
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-12-20more like thismore than 2016-12-20
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Exhaust Emissions remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they will pursue against garages, drivers or others whose actions have contributed to the illegal driving of vehicles without an originally fitted catalytic converter and diesel particulate filter. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb more like this
uin HL4274 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-01-05more like thismore than 2017-01-05
answer text <p>Existing legislation makes the owner or user of the vehicle responsible for its condition. Removal of a diesel particulate filter will almost invariably result in a contravention of the regulations, making the vehicle illegal to use on the road. The potential penalties are £1,000 for a car and £2,500 for a van. Action can be taken against garages who are promoting services in a way that makes it likely car owners will break the law by making such changes to their vehicle.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-01-05T14:29:34.747Zmore like thismore than 2017-01-05T14:29:34.747Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
4297
label Biography information for Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb more like this
662666
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-12-20more like thismore than 2016-12-20
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Exhaust Emissions remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have considered requiring all authorised MoT test centres to enter information on a database whenever they remove the internal core of a particulate filter, so that other test centres can be required to check with the vehicle’s owner that the filter is working again when it is presented for MoT. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb more like this
uin HL4273 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-01-05more like thismore than 2017-01-05
answer text <p>Garages conducting such modifications to particulate filters are generally not MOT garages – and so the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) would not consider such a database to be of value. Where the garage making modifications is an authorised MOT garage, DVSA will take appropriate action against them.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2017-01-05T14:21:41.95Zmore like thismore than 2017-01-05T14:21:41.95Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
4297
label Biography information for Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb more like this
662665
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-12-20more like thismore than 2016-12-20
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Exhaust Emissions remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their timescale for developing methods which can detect the removal or effectiveness of a particulate filter during an MoT check-up; whether they have commissioned research into this; and if so, from whom. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb more like this
uin HL4272 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-01-05more like thismore than 2017-01-05
answer text <p>The Department for Transport has commissioned research by Ricardo Ltd into how new technology can improve detection of diesel particulate filter removal or the effectiveness of such a filter. It is not possible to give a timescale at this early stage to determine how these findings may be used.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-01-05T14:27:20.71Zmore like thismore than 2017-01-05T14:27:20.71Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
4297
label Biography information for Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb more like this
662664
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-12-20more like thismore than 2016-12-20
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Exhaust Emissions remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many cars have failed an MoT test since 1 January 2016 as a result of problems with originally fitted catalytic converters or diesel particulate filters, in (1) the UK, and (2) the London area. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb more like this
uin HL4271 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-01-05more like thismore than 2017-01-05
answer text <p>Since 1 January 2016 a total of 4,925 cars and light vans have failed an MOT test in GB for defects with the catalytic converter and a further 468 have failed the MOT test for problems with the diesel particulate filter. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency cannot readily separate figures for the London area, and does not have figures from Northern Ireland, as this is a devolved issue.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-01-05T14:30:17.653Zmore like thismore than 2017-01-05T14:30:17.653Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
4297
label Biography information for Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb more like this
662663
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-12-20more like thismore than 2016-12-20
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Exhaust Emissions remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government when the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency will provide information to MoT testers enabling them to confirm that originally fitted catalytic converters and diesel particulate filters are present and operating effectively. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb more like this
uin HL4270 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-01-05more like thismore than 2017-01-05
answer text <p>The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency is currently revising the MOT Inspection Manual for cars and light goods vehicles to enable compliance with EU Directive 2014/45/EU. This includes amended advice to detect where catalytic converters and diesel particulate filters have been removed from vehicles where they were fitted as standard. It will be issued by summer 2017.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-01-05T14:28:46.16Zmore like thismore than 2017-01-05T14:28:46.16Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
4297
label Biography information for Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb more like this
422459
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-10-20more like thismore than 2015-10-20
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Exhaust Emissions remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the case for establishing a national testing regime routinely to measure vehicle emissions under real operating conditions. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Jones of Whitchurch more like this
uin HL2784 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-10-30more like thismore than 2015-10-30
answer text <p><strong></strong></p><p>There has been no assessment made at national level.</p><br /><p>The government has been at the forefront of action at a European level to introduce real driving emissions (RDE) testing, to ensure tests of all new passenger cars and vans accurately represent performance out on the road and ensure public confidence. We will continue to press for the introduction of RDE at the earliest opportunity.</p><br /> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-10-30T09:25:01.553Zmore like thismore than 2015-10-30T09:25:01.553Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
3792
label Biography information for Baroness Jones of Whitchurch more like this
422458
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-10-20more like thismore than 2015-10-20
answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept id 13 more like this
answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Exhaust Emissions remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what representations, if any, they have made to British Members of the European Parliament about voting against European Union legislation requiring countries to carry out spot checks on the emissions of vehicles under real operating conditions. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Jones of Whitchurch more like this
uin HL2783 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-11-02more like thismore than 2015-11-02
answer text <p>In July this year, Defra prepared a voting brief for British MEPs concerning the revised National Emission Ceilings Directive. This advised MEPs to oppose an amendment which included the introduction of spot checks on vehicle emissions under real operating conditions, because the aim of the amendment and how it related to existing regimes was unclear. The Government supports the implementation of real driving emissions testing for vehicles but strongly believes that this should be addressed in the appropriate legislation to ensure clarity.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Gardiner of Kimble more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-11-02T14:54:42.203Zmore like thismore than 2015-11-02T14:54:42.203Z
answering member
4161
label Biography information for Lord Gardiner of Kimble more like this
tabling member
3792
label Biography information for Baroness Jones of Whitchurch more like this
1185123
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-03-16more like thismore than 2020-03-16
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Exhaust Emissions remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government, following the Budget 2020’s commitments on electronic vehicle charging infrastructure and consumer incentives for ultra-low emission vehicles, what assessment they have made of the likely annual reduction in overall domestic transport emissions. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Jones of Whitchurch more like this
uin HL2625 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-03-25more like thismore than 2020-03-25
answer text <p>The Budget 2020 commitments are an integral part of our strategy for decarbonising road transport. The commitments are a key part of a package of measures that will enable a mass transition to zero emission vehicles and see the carbon emissions from road transport reduce between now and 2050. The benefits of this funding from a climate change perspective go considerably further than the direct emissions savings generated by the resulting higher short-term uptake of zero emission vehicles.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-03-25T15:47:36.127Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-25T15:47:36.127Z
answering member
4580
label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
tabling member
3792
label Biography information for Baroness Jones of Whitchurch more like this
1353108
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-09-06more like thismore than 2021-09-06
answering body
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept id 201 more like this
answering dept short name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Exhaust Emissions remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure a zero emission vehicle mandate could be implemented with enough time to incentivise investment in zero emission vehicles and the charging industry before 2030. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Berkeley more like this
uin HL2402 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-09-21more like thismore than 2021-09-21
answer text <p>The Government had already committed £1.5 billion to support the early market and remove barriers to ZEV ownership. Alongside the new phase out dates for new petrol and diesel cars and vans, we have pledged a further £2.8 billion package of measures to support industry and consumers to make the switch to cleaner vehicles. These ambitions will include up to £1 billion to support the electrification of UK vehicles and their supply chains, £1.3 billion to accelerate the roll out of charging infrastructure and £582 million for plug in vehicle grants.</p><p>The March 2020 Budget included the extension of favourable benefit in kind tax rates for zero emission vehicles out to 2025: company car tax is 1% in 2021/22 and 2% in 2022/23 through to 2024/25; and all zero emission cars are exempt from vehicle excise duty (VED)</p><p><br> We are currently consulting on the proposed regulatory framework for the UK with regard to all newly sold road vehicles which includes the option for a ZEV mandate. The consultation closes on 22 September.</p>
answering member printed Lord Callanan more like this
grouped question UIN HL2401 more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-09-21T09:52:29.253Zmore like thismore than 2021-09-21T09:52:29.253Z
answering member
4336
label Biography information for Lord Callanan more like this
tabling member
3526
label Biography information for Lord Berkeley more like this
775973
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-10-23more like thismore than 2017-10-23
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Exhaust Emissions remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they plan to provide financial support, through the Office for Low Emission Vehicles, to encourage the development of zero emission or ultra low emission specialist vehicles, such as those used for ground operations at airports. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Randerson more like this
uin HL2381 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-11-06more like thismore than 2017-11-06
answer text <p>It is a matter for airport operators, the companies that provide operational ground support at airports, and the specialist vehicle manufacturers to work together to determine how best to introduce ultra low emission vehicles into their airport based vehicle fleets.</p><p> </p><p>Airports operators are able to take advantage of the Office for Low Emission Vehicle’s Plug in Car Grant which offers up to £4,500 off the cost of an eligible vehicle, the Plug in Van Grant which offers a grant of up to £8,000, and which has been extended to up to £20,000 for the first 200 of the largest vehicles and the Work Place Charging Scheme which offers £300 for each of up to twenty sockets for recharging vehicles.</p><p> </p><p>Gatwick has signed up to the Go Ultra Low Companies initiative with participating companies committing to 5% of their fleet being electric vehicles by 2020. Heathrow is one of the Climate Group’s EV100 and as part of this initiative is implementing comprehensive plans to increase transition to ultra low emission airport mobility.</p><p> </p>
answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-11-06T16:52:01.417Zmore like thismore than 2017-11-06T16:52:01.417Z
answering member
4584
label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
tabling member
4230
label Biography information for Baroness Randerson more like this
1183199
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-03-05more like thismore than 2020-03-05
answering body
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept id 201 more like this
answering dept short name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Exhaust Emissions remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the case for production of a standardised formula for assessing vehicular carbon footprint in manufacture to produce a reliable comparative assessment system for the vehicle market. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Randerson more like this
uin HL2291 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-03-19more like thismore than 2020-03-19
answer text <p>Vehicle manufacture is a global industry and consequently, there is no agreed approach that can be used to inform consumers of the comparative carbon footprint of the production of different vehicles. The Government does not currently have any plans to inform consumers about the comparative carbon footprint generated by different electric vehicles in their production. We expect the transition to zero emission motoring to be industry-led, supported by measures set out in our Road to Zero strategy.</p><p> </p><p>In 2018, the Department for Transport developed the Transport Energy Model. This was published alongside the Road to Zero strategy to provide a clear assessment of the relative environmental impacts of different road vehicle technologies and fuels. The Model showed that UK battery electric vehicles have substantially lower greenhouse gas emissions than conventional vehicles, even when accounting for the energy mix of the electricity to charge the battery, as well as the electricity used for battery production.</p><p> </p><p>Electric vehicle emission values are highly dependent on the electricity mix of the country in which the vehicle is charged, and the country in which the vehicle, battery, and other parts are manufactured. Emission values will also vary according to model type, car size, and miles driven. To obtain full environmental benefits, electric vehicles and their batteries need to be manufactured using electricity from carbon-free sources.</p>
answering member printed Lord Callanan more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-03-19T17:04:02.983Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-19T17:04:02.983Z
answering member
4336
label Biography information for Lord Callanan more like this
tabling member
4230
label Biography information for Baroness Randerson more like this
1347580
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-07-15more like thismore than 2021-07-15
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Exhaust Emissions remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the vehicle emissions produced by ministers travelling short distances in Range Rovers; and what plans they have to reduce such emissions by reducing the number of (1) short car journeys taken by ministers, and (2) Range Rovers used by ministers. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Rawlings more like this
uin HL2098 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-07-27more like thismore than 2021-07-27
answer text <p>The Range Rover Cars on the Government Car Service (GCS) fleet are plug in hybrid electric vehicles.</p><p>(1) Short car journeys taken by ministers will be on electric power only with zero emissions.</p><p>(2) These same Range Rover Cars were classified as Ultra Low Emission Vehicles at time of procurement in 2018.</p><p> </p><p>The GCS is continually reviewing fit for purpose vehicles for Ministerial use, and with support from the Department for Transport to meet emission targets for government fleets, the GCS will be replacing cars as they become due for renewal with a continuing focus on replacement vehicles being more environmentally friendly and where possible, using fully electric alternatives.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-07-27T14:11:05.667Zmore like thismore than 2021-07-27T14:11:05.667Z
answering member
4580
label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
tabling member
3278
label Biography information for Baroness Rawlings more like this
1137084
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-04more like thismore than 2019-07-04
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Exhaust Emissions remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have, if any, to introduce long-term incentives to increase sales of low-emission vehicles to help meet carbon reduction targets. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Jones of Cheltenham more like this
uin HL16948 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-12more like thismore than 2019-07-12
answer text <p>Government grants for plug-in cars, vans, taxis and motorcycles will be available until at least 2020, reducing the upfront purchase price of electric vehicles. The plug-in car grant was first introduced in 2011 and the other schemes in the years since. Purchasers of ultra-low-emission vehicles also receive other benefits, including lower tax rates and grants towards the installation of charge-points. A number of local authorities also provide additional incentives, such as free parking or exemption from the congestion charge. We stated in our Road to Zero strategy that consumer incentives in some form will continue to play a role beyond 2020. We also set out ambitions for the uptake of ultra-low-emission vehicles in the UK. We remain on track to meet these ambitions and will review progress by 2025.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, as announced this week, to accelerate the shift to zero-emission cars, all zero-emission models will pay no company car tax in 2020-21, 1% in 2021-22 before returning to the planned 2% rate in 2022-23 – a significant tax saving for employees and employers.</p><p> </p>
answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-12T10:56:28.65Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-12T10:56:28.65Z
answering member
4580
label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
tabling member
248
label Biography information for Lord Jones of Cheltenham more like this
1137083
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-04more like thismore than 2019-07-04
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Exhaust Emissions remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made, if any, of the reasons for the recent fall in sales of low-emission vehicles. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Jones of Cheltenham more like this
uin HL16947 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-12more like thismore than 2019-07-12
answer text <p>So far in 2019, sales of battery electric vehicles have increased significantly, up by 60% over the same period in 2018. Our Road to Zero Strategy sets out a clear pathway to zero emissions, to give clarity and certainty to both industry and motorists. In 2018 the UK was the second largest market for ultra-low emission vehicles in the EU. The UK is also global leader in the development and manufacture of electric vehicles; in 2018 a fifth of battery electric cars sold in Europe were made in the UK.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-12T10:56:58.58Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-12T10:56:58.58Z
answering member
4580
label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
tabling member
248
label Biography information for Lord Jones of Cheltenham more like this
1130829
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-06-10more like thismore than 2019-06-10
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Exhaust Emissions remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government by what date they aim to remove all petrol- and diesel-powered vehicles from the UK’s roads. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Jones of Cheltenham more like this
uin HL16196 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-06-13more like thismore than 2019-06-13
answer text <p>Cars and vans account for the majority of road transport emissions. By 2050 we want almost every car and van in the UK to be zero emission. We will end the sale of new conventional petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2040.</p><p> </p><p>The Government’s 2018 Road to Zero Strategy sets out a clear pathway to achieving this, to give clarity and certainty to both industry and motorists. By 2030 we want at least half of new cars sold, and as many as 70%, to be ultra low emission, alongside up to 40% of new vans.</p><p> </p><p>The Government’s long term goal is the development and deployment of zero emission technologies for all road vehicles, including HGVs and buses, and zero emission technologies are starting to emerge even for the largest vehicles.</p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-06-13T14:06:56.627Zmore like thismore than 2019-06-13T14:06:56.627Z
answering member
4580
label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
tabling member
248
label Biography information for Lord Jones of Cheltenham more like this
1178100
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-02-12more like thismore than 2020-02-12
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Exhaust Emissions remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what financial incentives they are considering for those purchasing low emission vehicles. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
uin HL1555 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-02-26more like thismore than 2020-02-26
answer text <p>We are investing nearly £1.5bn‎ between April 2015 and March 2021, with grants available for plug in cars, vans, lorries, buses, taxis and motorcycles, and schemes to support charge point infrastructure at homes, workplaces and on residential streets. This adds up to one of the most comprehensive support packages in the world for the transition to zero emission vehicles.</p><p> </p><p>On 4 February, the Prime Minister announced our intention to consult on bringing forward ending the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans from 2040 to 2035, or earlier if a faster transition appears feasible, as well as including hybrids for the first time. We will be asking what the accompanying package of support will need to be to enable the transition to zero emission motoring while minimising the impacts on businesses and consumers across the UK, and building on the significant demand and supply side measures already in place.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-02-26T17:38:54.12Zmore like thismore than 2020-02-26T17:38:54.12Z
answering member
4580
label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
tabling member
4282
label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth more like this
1176943
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-02-06more like thismore than 2020-02-06
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Exhaust Emissions remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what is the anticipated impact by 2040 on total greenhouse gas emissions in the UK from Government measures to reduce emissions from vehicles; whether there are interim emissions targets in place; and if so, what they are. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Randerson more like this
uin HL1417 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-02-20more like thismore than 2020-02-20
answer text <p>The Transport Decarbonisation Plan, announced last year, will be published later this year. Ahead of that, a call for engagement, setting the scale of the challenge, will include the department’s forecasts of emissions based on current policies. We already recognise the need to go further than current plans, as shown by the announcement earlier this month on new cars and vans.</p><p>In that announcement, the Prime Minister set out a consultation on bringing forward the end to the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles to 2035, or earlier if a faster transition appears feasible. This reflects the advice from the Committee on Climate Change – to make sure that the UK meets its net zero by 2050 commitments. The consultation’s purpose will be to identify what the accompanying package of support will need to be to enable the transition and minimise the impacts on consumers and businesses across the UK, building on the significant demand and supply side measures already in place. We plan to conclude the consultation in the summer.</p><p> </p>
answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-02-20T16:33:17.423Zmore like thismore than 2020-02-20T16:33:17.423Z
answering member
4580
label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
tabling member
4230
label Biography information for Baroness Randerson more like this
535143
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-07-11more like thismore than 2016-07-11
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Exhaust Emissions remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether it is possible for members of the public who encounter a motor vehicle producing visible emissions to report the matter and if so, to whom should they report. more like this
tabling member printed
The Countess of Mar more like this
uin HL1139 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-07-13more like thismore than 2016-07-13
answer text <p>Members of the public can report excessively smoky lorries and buses to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency through their website (https://www.gov.uk/report-smoky-vehicle). There is no similar reporting system for cars or other vehicles. However all vehicles must meet strict standards before they enter service, as well as standards which must be maintained at all times while a vehicle is in service. It is the owner’s responsibility to ensure that the vehicle meets the necessary limit requirements at all times.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-07-13T14:45:17.453Zmore like thismore than 2016-07-13T14:45:17.453Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
1861
label Biography information for The Countess of Mar more like this
997071
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-10-29more like thismore than 2018-10-29
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Exhaust Emissions remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Sugg on 24 October (HL10536), whether they plan to reduce the time by which local authorities should achieve compliance with NOX emissions targets. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Bradshaw more like this
uin HL11075 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-11-12more like thismore than 2018-11-12
answer text <p>The Government has required local authorities to develop local plans and implement them at pace so that air quality limits are achieved within the shortest possible time. This is set out in our 2017 UK Plan to Tackle Roadside Nitrogen Dioxide.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-11-12T16:20:58.923Zmore like thismore than 2018-11-12T16:20:58.923Z
answering member
4584
label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
tabling member
2483
label Biography information for Lord Bradshaw more like this
984993
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-10-10more like thismore than 2018-10-10
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Exhaust Emissions remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Sugg on 20 September (HL10301), whether they have considered implementing a target for NOX emissions to be reduced to 4 per cent by 2025; and if so, how much of this improvement is dependent on (1) vehicle design, and (2) policies to reduce traffic congestion. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Bradshaw more like this
uin HL10536 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-10-24more like thismore than 2018-10-24
answer text <p>There is no target to reduce NOX emissions by 4 per cent by 2025. However, all local authorities with levels of NO2 exceedance must achieve legal compliance in the shortest possible time. Measures that could be implemented to achieve this might include reducing NOX emissions from buses by retrofitting them to a minimum Euro VI standard, purchasing low and ultra-low emission buses, implementing bus priority measures and encouraging mode shift to public transport to help reduce traffic congestion.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-10-24T13:16:41.93Zmore like thismore than 2018-10-24T13:16:41.93Z
answering member
4584
label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
tabling member
2483
label Biography information for Lord Bradshaw more like this
1662309
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-09-21more like thismore than 2023-09-21
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Exhaust Emissions remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the report by the RAC Foundation Is it necessary to reduce car mileage to meet our carbon emission goals?, published in February; in particular, the finding that at least 37 per cent of all miles driven by cars, taxis and vans will need to be zero emission by 2030. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Taylor of Warwick more like this
uin HL10429 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-10-02more like thismore than 2023-10-02
answer text <p>The UK is on track to meet its carbon budgets. The Government already has robust plans in place to decarbonise transport in line with the UK’s legally binding targets. These plans do not include any measures to reduce car mileage. The package of proposals and policies will continue to evolve to changing circumstances in order to utilise technological developments and address emerging challenges.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-10-02T11:29:10.887Zmore like thismore than 2023-10-02T11:29:10.887Z
answering member
4580
label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
tabling member
1796
label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick more like this
1239730
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-10-01more like thismore than 2020-10-01
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Exhaust Emissions remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many vehicles have been stopped by police for producing a hazardous amount of smoke in the last 12 months; and what proportion of those vehicles were confiscated; more like this
tabling member constituency Warwick and Leamington more like this
tabling member printed
Matt Western more like this
uin 98270 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-10-07more like thismore than 2020-10-07
answer text <p>The Home Office does not hold this information centrally.</p><p>The Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986 lay down certain requirements that all vehicles have to meet strict emission standards and be constructed and maintained so as not to emit any avoidable smoke. It also governs the amount of light that must pass through the windows of a vehicle and therefore how clearly the windows can be seen through.</p><p>It is for the police to take enforcement action as they consider appropriate against those in breach of the Regulations.</p> more like this
answering member constituency North West Hampshire more like this
answering member printed Kit Malthouse more like this
grouped question UIN 98271 more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-10-07T14:07:36.58Zmore like thismore than 2020-10-07T14:07:36.58Z
answering member
4495
label Biography information for Kit Malthouse more like this
tabling member
4617
label Biography information for Matt Western more like this
1544050
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-11-21more like thismore than 2022-11-21
answering body
Treasury more like this
answering dept id 14 more like this
answering dept short name Treasury more like this
answering dept sort name Treasury more like this
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Exhaust Emissions remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether he has had discussions with Cabinet colleagues on the potential impact of the Autumn Statement 2022 on the planned timetable for the transition to zero emission vehicles. more like this
tabling member constituency East Dunbartonshire more like this
tabling member printed
Amy Callaghan more like this
uin 92355 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-11-29more like thismore than 2022-11-29
answer text <p>The Chancellor meets regularly with his Cabinet colleagues on a range of issues.</p><p> </p><p>The EV transition continues at pace, with new electric car registrations increasing by 76% in 2021 compared to 2020, and sales of used pure electric cars reaching a record high. The success of this transition in normalising EVs on our roads means that it’s right to begin to bring electric vehicles into the motoring tax system, ensuring that all motorists start to pay a fairer tax contribution.</p><p> </p><p>Leveraging VED on EVs is not expected to significantly impact purchasing decisions. The government remains committed to its net zero objectives and will continue to offer a range of incentives to encourage the uptake of EVs.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South Suffolk more like this
answering member printed James Cartlidge more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-11-29T14:32:42.71Zmore like thismore than 2022-11-29T14:32:42.71Z
answering member
4519
label Biography information for James Cartlidge more like this
tabling member
4770
label Biography information for Amy Callaghan more like this
1544014
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-11-21more like thismore than 2022-11-21
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Exhaust Emissions remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether he has plans to introduce incentives to encourage the uptake of low emission vehicles, in the context of the removal of the Vehicle Excise Duty. more like this
tabling member constituency East Dunbartonshire more like this
tabling member printed
Amy Callaghan more like this
uin 92353 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-11-25more like thismore than 2022-11-25
answer text <p>From 2025, electric vehicles will still have preferential first year rates of VED in comparison to the most polluting vehicles, in addition to having preferential rates of company car tax out to April 2028.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire more like this
answering member printed Jesse Norman more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-11-25T09:54:58.607Zmore like thismore than 2022-11-25T09:54:58.607Z
answering member
3991
label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
tabling member
4770
label Biography information for Amy Callaghan more like this
673740
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-01-11more like thismore than 2017-01-11
answering body
HM Treasury more like this
answering dept id 14 more like this
answering dept short name Treasury more like this
answering dept sort name CaTreasury more like this
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Exhaust Emissions remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what fiscal steps he is taking to support the further take-up of ultra low-emission vehicles. more like this
tabling member constituency South West Bedfordshire more like this
tabling member printed
Andrew Selous more like this
uin 908219 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-01-17more like thismore than 2017-01-17
answer text <p>Ultra Low Emission Vehicles (ULEVs) benefit from lower first-year VED rates and lower Company Car Tax rates.</p><p> </p><p>Companies are able to access 100% first-year capital allowances when they install electric chargepoints, and employees will continue to have access to salary sacrifice schemes in order to purchase ULEVs.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is providing approximately £975 million between 2015 and 2020 to support uptake and ULEV manufacturing in the UK.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Battersea more like this
answering member printed Jane Ellison more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-01-17T14:39:28.733Zmore like thismore than 2017-01-17T14:39:28.733Z
answering member
3918
label Biography information for Jane Ellison more like this
tabling member
1453
label Biography information for Andrew Selous more like this
1173874
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-01-28more like thismore than 2020-01-28
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Exhaust Emissions remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what progress he has made on legislative proposals in relation to financial penalties for idling vehicles. more like this
tabling member constituency Bristol South more like this
tabling member printed
Karin Smyth more like this
uin 9075 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-02-05more like thismore than 2020-02-05
answer text <p>Improving air quality is a key priority for this Government.</p><p>Further announcements relating to the powers which Local Authorities have to tackle unnecessary vehicle idling are expected to be made shortly.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Mid Norfolk more like this
answering member printed George Freeman more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-02-05T15:08:14.847Zmore like thismore than 2020-02-05T15:08:14.847Z
answering member
4020
label Biography information for George Freeman more like this
tabling member
4444
label Biography information for Karin Smyth more like this
436910
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-12-07more like thismore than 2015-12-07
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Exhaust Emissions remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what progress his Department has made on the motor vehicle emissions retesting programme. more like this
tabling member constituency Newport West more like this
tabling member printed
Paul Flynn more like this
uin 902647 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-12-10more like thismore than 2015-12-10
answer text <br /><p>The Secretary of State for Transport’s written statement of 10 Nov 2015 advised that the programme was underway and that he would keep the House informed of progress.</p><br /><p>The Vehicle Certification Agency has tested 7 independently sourced vehicles at a commercial laboratory. Two more laboratories will increase the volume of tests in the New Year. We intend to test approximately 40 vehicles and a report will be published next spring.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Derbyshire Dales more like this
answering member printed Mr Patrick McLoughlin more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-12-10T16:32:15.653Zmore like thismore than 2015-12-10T16:32:15.653Z
answering member
333
label Biography information for Lord McLoughlin more like this
tabling member
545
label Biography information for Paul Flynn more like this
436908
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-12-07more like thismore than 2015-12-07
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Exhaust Emissions remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he is taking to ensure that consumers can have confidence in vehicle emissions data. more like this
tabling member constituency Fylde more like this
tabling member printed
Mark Menzies more like this
uin 902646 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-12-10more like thismore than 2015-12-10
answer text <p><strong>Consumers must be able to trust data provided to inform their purchasing decisions. That is why the government pushed in Europe for the recently agreed changes to the way emissions are measured. </strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>I am pleased that real driving emissions will be measured from 2017 but, in the meantime, officials are retesting the emission performance of the most popular vehicles in Great Britain. We will publish a report of this work in spring 2016.</strong></p> more like this
answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough more like this
answering member printed Andrew Jones more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-12-10T15:17:15.15Zmore like thismore than 2015-12-10T15:17:15.15Z
answering member
3996
label Biography information for Andrew Jones more like this
tabling member
3998
label Biography information for Mark Menzies more like this
425689
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-11-02more like thismore than 2015-11-02
answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept id 13 more like this
answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Exhaust Emissions remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the effect on air quality of levels of emissions from motor vehicles. more like this
tabling member constituency Glasgow South more like this
tabling member printed
Stewart McDonald more like this
uin 902028 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-11-05more like thismore than 2015-11-05
answer text <p>We have been open about the difference between real world and laboratory testing for diesel cars and our modelling takes into account the gap between laboratory testing and real world emissions. The UK government is committed to taking action on emissions testing. We see real world testing as the ultimate solution and a vital step in tackling air pollution. The vote to introduce RDE in 2017 is an important milestone but we will continue to press at EU level for a comprehensive approach to emissions testing to restore consumer confidence and deliver our wider air quality and climate objectives.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South West Norfolk more like this
answering member printed Elizabeth Truss more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-11-05T16:38:40.187Zmore like thismore than 2015-11-05T16:38:40.187Z
answering member
4097
label Biography information for Elizabeth Truss more like this
tabling member
4461
label Biography information for Stewart Malcolm McDonald more like this
385139
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-06-22more like thismore than 2015-06-22
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Exhaust Emissions remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the potential effect of automotive emissions on climate change in the next five years. more like this
tabling member constituency Wrexham more like this
tabling member printed
Ian C. Lucas more like this
uin 900550 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-06-25more like thismore than 2015-06-25
answer text <p>Cars, vans and heavy good vehicles emit greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide, which contribute to climate change.</p><p /> <p>Each year the Government publishes updated energy projections analysing and projecting future greenhouse gas emissions in the UK.</p><p /> <p> </p><p /> <p> </p><p /> <p> </p><p /> <p>The last set of data was published in September 2014 and projects a reduction in road transport emissions over the period 2015 to 2020 from 108 Mt CO2 to 99 Mt CO2, based on current committed policy.</p><p /> <p> </p><p /> <p> </p><p /> <p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p /> <p>The UK has some of the most stretching carbon targets in the world which will see a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in 2025 compared to 1990 levels, on a path towards an 80% reduction by 2050.</p><p /> <p> </p><p /> <p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough more like this
answering member printed Andrew Jones more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-06-25T11:49:14.97Zmore like thismore than 2015-06-25T11:49:14.97Z
answering member
3996
label Biography information for Andrew Jones more like this
tabling member
1470
label Biography information for Ian C. Lucas more like this
751588
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-07-10more like thismore than 2017-07-10
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Exhaust Emissions remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he is taking to reduce the level of emissions from road transport. more like this
tabling member constituency Stalybridge and Hyde more like this
tabling member printed
Jonathan Reynolds more like this
uin 900469 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-13more like thismore than 2017-07-13
answer text <p>The Government will be publishing its air quality plan to tackle nitrogen dioxide emissions by the end of July. We also intend to publish our emissions reduction plan - setting out how we will reduce carbon emissions through the 2020s – once Parliament returns after the summer recess.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire more like this
answering member printed Jesse Norman more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-13T15:58:27.01Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-13T15:58:27.01Z
answering member
3991
label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
tabling member
4119
label Biography information for Jonathan Reynolds more like this
1383361
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-11-30more like thismore than 2021-11-30
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Exhaust Emissions remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to page 24 of the Net Zero Strategy, what his Department's implementation timeline is for the zero emissions vehicle mandate; and what the next steps his Department plans to take are in respect of the zero emissions vehicle mandate. more like this
tabling member constituency Cleethorpes more like this
tabling member printed
Martin Vickers more like this
uin 84331 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-12-07more like thismore than 2021-12-07
answer text <p>As referenced in the Net Zero Strategy, the Government has committed to introducing a Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate, setting targets for a percentage of manufacturers’ new car and van sales to be zero emission each year, from 2024.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is currently analysing responses to the consultation, and will publish a full Government response in due course.</p><p> </p><p>Following publication of the Government’s response to the consultation, we will work to bring forward specific proposals. The first of these will most likely be in Spring 2022, with regulatory proposals for cars and vans.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Copeland more like this
answering member printed Trudy Harrison more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-12-07T10:08:45.787Zmore like thismore than 2021-12-07T10:08:45.787Z
answering member
4593
label Biography information for Trudy Harrison more like this
tabling member
3957
label Biography information for Martin Vickers more like this
1230706
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-09-02more like thismore than 2020-09-02
answering body
Treasury more like this
answering dept id 14 more like this
answering dept short name Treasury more like this
answering dept sort name Treasury more like this
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Exhaust Emissions remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 17 July 2020 to Question 71791 on Environment Protection: Coronavirus, what progress has been made in allocating the £1 billion of further support for ultra-low emission vehicles. more like this
tabling member constituency Linlithgow and East Falkirk more like this
tabling member printed
Martyn Day more like this
uin 84312 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-09-08more like thismore than 2020-09-08
answer text <p>At the Budget in March, the government allocated £403 million to extend the Plug-in Car Grant out until 2022-23. £129.5 million was provided to extend the Plug-in Grants for vans, taxis and motorcycles to 2022-23.</p><p> </p><p>The government also earmarked £500 million over the next five years to support the rollout of a rapid-charging network for electric vehicles, ensuring that drivers will never be further than 30 miles from a rapid charging station. To target spending from this fund effectively, the Office for Low Emission Vehicles are currently undertaking a comprehensive review of electric vehicle charging infrastructure</p><p><strong> <br> </strong></p> more like this
answering member constituency Saffron Walden more like this
answering member printed Kemi Badenoch more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-09-08T11:07:48.25Zmore like thismore than 2020-09-08T11:07:48.25Z
answering member
4597
label Biography information for Kemi Badenoch more like this
tabling member
4488
label Biography information for Martyn Day more like this
391530
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-07-20more like thismore than 2015-07-20
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Exhaust Emissions remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps his Department is taking to tackle air pollution from road vehicles; and if he will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency Leeds North West more like this
tabling member printed
Greg Mulholland more like this
uin 7938 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-09-11more like thismore than 2015-09-11
answer text <p>This Government is committed to tackling poor air quality. Our aim is for almost every car and van to be a zero emission vehicle by 2050.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>£2 billion has been committed since 2011 to increase the uptake of ultra-low emission vehicles, green transport initiatives and supporting local authorities to take action. These measures will help address both particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide roadside levels in pollution hotspots.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough more like this
answering member printed Andrew Jones more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-09-11T08:29:00.987Zmore like thismore than 2015-09-11T08:29:00.987Z
answering member
3996
label Biography information for Andrew Jones more like this
tabling member
1540
label Biography information for Greg Mulholland more like this
1225792
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-07-16more like thismore than 2020-07-16
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Exhaust Emissions remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to his news story, Idling drivers could face higher fines under new government crackdown, published 29 June 2019, what progress he has made on proposals to charge idling drivers higher fines. more like this
tabling member constituency Bristol North West more like this
tabling member printed
Darren Jones more like this
uin 75421 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-07-23more like thismore than 2020-07-23
answer text <p>Existing guidance to Local Authorities makes clear that fines should be dispensed to motorists only as a last resort. The priority must be to change motorists’ behaviour – to encourage them not to idle, which after all is wasting their fuel, and instead to encourage motorists towards using the technological solutions now available.</p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Pendle more like this
answering member printed Andrew Stephenson more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-07-23T14:06:17.627Zmore like thismore than 2020-07-23T14:06:17.627Z
answering member
4044
label Biography information for Andrew Stephenson more like this
tabling member
4621
label Biography information for Darren Jones more like this
1537656
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-10-31more like thismore than 2022-10-31
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Exhaust Emissions remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans his Department has to introduce a Crown Commercial Services framework for zero emission vehicles. more like this
tabling member constituency Scarborough and Whitby more like this
tabling member printed
Sir Robert Goodwill more like this
uin 74610 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-11-02more like thismore than 2022-11-02
answer text <p>The Department for Transport works closely with Crown Commercial Services, which have multiple procurement frameworks to help public bodies buy goods and services, including on electric vehicles and charging infrastructure. The frameworks are used by government fleets, local authorities and the wider public sector to support the transition to zero emission vehicles and help meet our net zero goals.</p><p><strong> </strong></p> more like this
answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire more like this
answering member printed Jesse Norman more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-11-02T17:01:42.73Zmore like thismore than 2022-11-02T17:01:42.73Z
answering member
3991
label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
tabling member
1562
label Biography information for Sir Robert Goodwill more like this
1223698
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-07-13more like thismore than 2020-07-13
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Exhaust Emissions remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 10 July 2020 to Question 68683 on Roads: Greater Manchester, whether local authorities will be fined for breaching clean air obligations to communities adjoining the strategic highway network. more like this
tabling member constituency Denton and Reddish more like this
tabling member printed
Andrew Gwynne more like this
uin 72846 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-07-16more like thismore than 2020-07-16
answer text <p>We are working across Government, including with Highways England, and with local authorities, to deliver our 2017 Plan for Tackling Roadside Nitrogen Dioxide Concentrations and achieve compliance as quickly as possible, without recourse to fines.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Redditch more like this
answering member printed Rachel Maclean more like this
grouped question UIN 72845 more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-07-16T13:57:07.067Zmore like thismore than 2020-07-16T13:57:07.067Z
answering member
4668
label Biography information for Rachel Maclean more like this
tabling member
1506
label Biography information for Andrew Gwynne more like this
1223697
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-07-13more like thismore than 2020-07-13
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Exhaust Emissions remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 10 July 2020 to Question 68683 on Roads: Greater Manchester, whether Highways England will be fined for breaching clean air obligations to communities adjoining the strategic highway network. more like this
tabling member constituency Denton and Reddish more like this
tabling member printed
Andrew Gwynne more like this
uin 72845 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-07-16more like thismore than 2020-07-16
answer text <p>We are working across Government, including with Highways England, and with local authorities, to deliver our 2017 Plan for Tackling Roadside Nitrogen Dioxide Concentrations and achieve compliance as quickly as possible, without recourse to fines.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Redditch more like this
answering member printed Rachel Maclean more like this
grouped question UIN 72846 more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-07-16T13:57:07.007Zmore like thismore than 2020-07-16T13:57:07.007Z
answering member
4668
label Biography information for Rachel Maclean more like this
tabling member
1506
label Biography information for Andrew Gwynne more like this
1223696
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-07-13more like thismore than 2020-07-13
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Exhaust Emissions remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 10 July 2020 to Question 68683 on Roads: Greater Manchester, whether Highways England is legally responsible for managing air quality from its strategic network for the purpose of the UK's legal obligations on clean air. more like this
tabling member constituency Denton and Reddish more like this
tabling member printed
Andrew Gwynne more like this
uin 72844 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-07-16more like thismore than 2020-07-16
answer text <p>For purpose of the air quality Directive (2008/50/EC), DEFRA on behalf of the Government are the competent authority. In 2017 the Government published its Plan for Tackling Roadside Nitrogen Dioxide Concentrations (The Plan) which set out plans to achieve compliance as quickly as possible.</p><p> </p><p>Highways England is legally required, under the Infrastructure Act 2015 and its Licence, to comply with (or have due regard to) relevant Government policy, which includes the Government’s plans and policies on air quality, and has been commissioned by the Department for Transport (DfT) to deliver its part of The Plan. The Infrastructure Act also obliges Highways England to comply with DfT’s Road Investment Strategy (RIS). The current (second) RIS sets out DfT’s expectations for environmental outcomes to be in line with (but not limited to) The Plan, and sets key performance indicators in relation to air quality, including compliance with legal nitrogen dioxide limits as soon as possible. The Office of Rail and Road monitors Highways England’s compliance with its obligations as set out in the RIS and Licence, and has enforcement powers in respect of these obligations.</p>
answering member constituency Redditch more like this
answering member printed Rachel Maclean more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-07-16T16:51:03.193Zmore like thismore than 2020-07-16T16:51:03.193Z
answering member
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label Biography information for Rachel Maclean more like this
tabling member
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label Biography information for Andrew Gwynne more like this