Written question asked by Teresa Gorman (Conservative) on Wednesday, 20 December 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 January 2001. It was answered by Keith Hill (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 January 2001 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, When he last met the Road Haulage Association to discuss the introduction of urban congestion charges. (Failed OPQ). - Inc ref to 'Breaking the Logjam'.

Answer: Mrs. Gorman: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions when he last met the Road Haulage Association to discuss the introduction of urban congestion charges. [143997] Mr. Hill: Our meetings with the Road Haulage Association (RHA) are frequent and cover a range of issues. Present DETR Ministers have not discussed urban congestion charging with the RHA. However, the RHA responded in writing to our consultation paper "Breaking the Logjam" on the introduction of congestion charges, and their views have contributed to the development of our policies.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 361 c184W; 143997
Session: 2000-01
Question not reached: Yes
Subjects: Fees and charges Road traffic Urban areas Road Haulage Association
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