Written question asked by Mark Field (Conservative) on Thursday, 31 January 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 8 February 2002. It was answered by Sally Keeble (Labour) on Friday, 8 February 2002 on behalf of the Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions.

Dept for Transport Local Government and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, if the Government will consider the likely net revenues of the Mayor of London's proposed congestion charging scheme against the opportunity cost of the scheme when assessing whether the spending plan represents value for money.

Answer: Mr. Mark Field: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions if the Government will consider the likely net revenues of the Mayor of London's proposed congestion charging scheme against the opportunity cost of the scheme when assessing whether the spending plan represents value for money. [33741] Ms Keeble: It is the Mayor of London's responsibility to consider the costs and benefits of the proposed congestion charging scheme before deciding whether or not to confirm the scheme order. My right hon. Friend will have regard to the relevant statutory requirements in deciding whether to approve the spending plan.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 33741; 379 c1190W;379 c1184W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Cost effectiveness Costs Fees and charges Greater London Income Road traffic Roads Road traffic control Tolls
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk