Written question asked by Jeremy Corbyn (Labour) on Wednesday, 26 February 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 4 March 2003. It was answered by David Jamieson (Labour) on Tuesday, 4 March 2003 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Dept for Transport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment has been made by his Department on the effect of the central London congestion charge on (a) traffic levels, (b) traffic speeds, (c) bus usage, (d) air pollution and (e) road safety; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Jeremy Corbyn: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what assessment has been made by his Department on the effect of the central London congestion charge on (a) traffic levels, (b) traffic speeds, (c) bus usage, (d) air pollution and (e) road safety; and if he will make a statement. [100533] Mr. Jamieson: We are following the scheme's progress with great interest. However, it is the responsibility of the Mayor and Transport for London (TfL) to monitor the scheme's effects. The first annual report will be published in spring 2003, meanwhile a paper on their proposed monitoring, "Impacts Monitoring Programme: Preview of First Annual Report" was published on 4 February, and is available on the TfL website at: http:// www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/cc monitoring.shtml.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 100533; 400 c943-4W;400 c935W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Bus services Air pollution Greater London Monitoring Safety Road traffic Roads Tolls
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk