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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Baroness Hamwee (Liberal Democrat). It was answered on Monday, 23 March 2009.

Vehicles: Tax and Duty

Question: My Lords, will the Minister congratulate those local authorities that have in mind the need to reduce emissions when they design their car parking policies, such as policies for residents’ parking and on-street parking in controlled parking zones? This makes it less expensive for lower-emitting cars to park. My borough of Richmond has been at the forefront of this.

Answer: My Lords, of course we welcome anything that local authorities can contribute. There is no doubt that a whole range of strategies can be deployed to encourage the use of low-pollutant cars. The message of the benefit of low-pollutant cars is probably widespread in the community. We need consumers to act accordingly.

Secondary information

Type: Oral question
Reference: 709 c444
Session: 2008-09
Oral question type: Supplementary
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Subjects: Excise duties Exhaust emissions Large goods vehicles Motor vehicles Pollution control
Link: View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk