Written question asked by Lord Grayling (Conservative) on Wednesday, 26 June 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 24 July 2002. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Wednesday, 24 July 2002 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Dept for Transport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will make a statement on the forthcoming European Directive on infrastructure pricing reform. - Inc ref to European Transport Policy White Paper.

Answer: Chris Grayling: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement on the forthcoming European Directive on infrastructure pricing reform. [66059] Mr. Spellar: The European Commission indicated in its European Transport Policy White Paper that it would propose a framework directive in 2002 to establish the principles of infrastructure charging and a pricing structure for all modes of transport. The Commission has not yet brought forward its proposals. And, at this stage, it is unclear what it wants to achieve by proposing a common methodology across all modes. Clearly, it would need to be demonstrated that these measures are necessary at a Community level and respect the principles of subsidiarity. It would also be essential that any proposals are based on the appropriate Treaty provisions.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 66059; 389 c1274W;389 c1272W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Fees and charges Infrastructure EU action Transport EU transport policy
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk