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Written question asked by William Bain (Labour) on Thursday, 18 November 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 November 2010. It was answered by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 29 November 2010 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Taxis: Fuels

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport whether his Department has carried out research on the opportunities for use of alternative fuels in taxis; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

The Department for Transport has not carried out research which looks specifically at the opportunities for use of alternative fuels in taxis. However, the Department has commissioned work to look at biofuel deployment options across transport modes, including in the road transport sector, which is due to report in the spring.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
25918; 519 c489-90W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Fuels Taxis
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk