Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Lord Darling of Roulanish (Labour), on Thursday, 21 November 1991, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 36 members in total.

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NITROGEN DIOXIDE POLLUTION IN EDINBURGH

That this House is alarmed at the finding of very high levels of nitrogen dioxide pollution in Edinburgh and other British cities; calls on the Government to allow substantial investment in bus and rail transport for commuters, the encouragement of cycle routes, further pedestrianisation in city centres, consideration of road pricing schemes to restrict the entry of non-essential traffic to city centres, encouragement of car sharing amongst employees and the manufacture of efficient vehicles; and believes that the reduction of exhaust emissions is essential and that urgent and immediate action is required.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

NITROGEN DIOXIDE POLLUTION IN EDINBURGH (223A1)

The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Ron Brown (primary, Labour) and tabled on Wednesday, 27 November 1991. It has been signed by 1 members in total.

at end add 'to deal with this serious problem,including the offensive smell associated with the Granton foreshore on the north side of Auld Reekie.'.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

223 

223A1 

Session

1991-92

Subjects

Air pollution Exhaust emissions Edinburgh Nitrogen dioxide

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk