Written question asked by Viscount Simon (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 March 1998. It was answered by Baroness Hayman (Labour) on Monday, 16 March 1998.

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Hayman, Baroness

Question

Whether they will establish an independent monitor to evaluate the road side emission pilot schemes, taking particular note of: (a) the number of people rectifying following a failure of the test; (b) the service records of those stopped; (c) public reaction to testing; (d) the age and type of vehicles failing and passing; (e) the impact on air quality; (f) the cost-effectiveness of the test; and (g) the training given to local authority staff. - Making appropriate arrangements to monitor and evaluate the trial of the local authority emission-checking scheme.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

587 c114WA

Session

1997-98

Subjects

Cost effectiveness Air pollution Exhaust emissions Local government Pilot schemes Motor vehicles Pollution control Staff Training Testing