Written question asked by Ann Winterton (Conservative) on Tuesday, 3 November 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 17 November 1998. It was answered by Lord Reid of Cardowan (Labour) on Tuesday, 17 November 1998 on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, If he will introduce measures to encourage the purchase of more fuel-efficient, less polluting cars. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Mrs. Ann Winterton: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will introduce measures to encourage the purchase of more fuel-efficient, less polluting cars. [58652] Dr. Reid: The Government have already introduced fiscal measures including fuel duty incentives and are consulting on a lower rate of Vehicle Excise Duty to encourage less environmentally-damaging cars. We have also supported more stringent European vehicle emission and fuel quality standards and welcome the recent voluntary agreement from motor manufacturers to improve the fuel efficiency of new cars. The market for less polluting vehicles will be further stimulated through the Cleaner Vehicle Task Force, a partnership between the Government and the private sector to promote environmentally friendly vehicles people will want to drive and buy.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 58652; 319 c480W
Session: 1997-98
Question not reached: Yes
Subjects: Cars Excise duties Exhaust emissions Fuels Pollution control Cleaner Vehicles Task Force