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Proceeding contribution from Lord Darling of Roulanish (Labour) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 5 July 2005. It occurred during Ministerial statement on Transport Innovation Fund.


Transport Innovation Fund

I am sure that the hon. Gentleman will have pointed out to his constituent that the study from which the figure of £1.34 was derived stated that the charges would range from 2p a mile to £1.34, and the £1.34 would be paid by only 0.5 per cent. of the population, on a very narrow range of streets, at very busy times. We have to be grown up about these things, but inevitably, given a range of figures, people reporting these matters tend to go for the highest rather than the lowest. I have no doubt that the hon. Gentleman will want to tell his constituent that, and if he likes, I will happily write him a letter making that point, which he can pass on.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
436 c183 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Innovation Standards Transport Roads Technology Road traffic control Tolls
Link
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