Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 8 December 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 15 December 1998. It was answered by Patricia Hewitt (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 December 1998 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what percentage of the money raised through (a) road pricing and (b) workplace charging will be hypothecated for public transport improvements.

Answer: Mr. Baker: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what percentage of the money raised through (a) road pricing and (b) workplace charging will be hypothecated for public transport improvements. [63639] Ms Hewitt: The Government propose (as laid out in the recently published consultation document--"Breaking the Logjam") that local authorities which bring forward pilot road user charging or workplace parking charge schemes should be able to retain 100 per cent. of the net revenue generated for at least 10 years from the implementation of a scheme--provided that there are worthwhile transport- related projects to be funded. The Government will make an announcement about the retention of proceeds from schemes brought forward after the pilot phase in due course.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 63639; 322 c441-2W
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Fees and charges Parking Public transport Transport Roads Taxation Tolls