Adjournment debate on Tuesday, 9 March 2010, in the House of Commons, led by Nigel Evans. The answering member was Paul Clark.

Motoring

Westminster Hall adjournment debate on motoring.

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Type: Parliamentary proceeding
Reference: 507 c1-22WH
Session: 2009-10
Department: Department for Transport
Chamber / Committee: Westminster Hall
Proceeding contributions: Nigel Evans | 507 c1WH (Link to this contribution) It is a delight to serve under your chairmanship, Mr. Martlew, in this important debate about motori...; Robert Goodwill | 507 c1WH (Link to this contribution) Does my hon. Friend also recognise the fact that, under this Labour Government, motor insurance tax ...; Nigel Evans | 507 c1-2WH (Link to this contribution) That is another stealth tax. I am sure that most people would not be able to say exactly how much th...; Graham Stringer | 507 c2WH (Link to this contribution) I have been listening to the hon. Gentleman carefully. He is attacking the idea of forcing people to...; Nigel Evans | 507 c2WH (Link to this contribution) Actually, I am not attacking the insurance on vehicles generally; I think that it is essential that ...; John Leech | 507 c11-2WH (Link to this contribution) Perhaps I should not have given way to the hon. Gentleman, because I planned to mention that point i...; Bob Spink | 507 c10-1WH (Link to this contribution) I apologise for intervening again, but I am astounded by the hon. Gentleman's reference to a 90 per ...; John Leech | 507 c10WH (Link to this contribution) I can assure the hon. Gentleman that I have had numerous discussions with my colleague, the chairman...; Bob Spink | 507 c11WH (Link to this contribution) New roads?; John Leech | 507 c11WH (Link to this contribution) No. The cut relates to road building.; Robert Goodwill | 507 c11WH (Link to this contribution) When did the Liberal Democrats decide on their policy of cutting the roads budget by 90 per cent., b...; John Leech | 507 c11WH (Link to this contribution) Yes; it does not relate to road maintenance. I agree with the hon. Gentleman that an awful lot of ad...; Bob Spink | 507 c11WH (Link to this contribution) Will the hon. Gentleman at least acknowledge that the hon. Member for Ribble Valley was absolutely r...; John Leech | 507 c11WH (Link to this contribution) It will be in our manifesto. We see the introduction of a road-user charging scheme that is cost-neu...; Robert Goodwill | 507 c12WH (Link to this contribution) Does the hon. Gentleman also recognise that when time over distance cameras are in place on roadwork...; John Leech | 507 c12-3WH (Link to this contribution) Again, I have not seen the statistics, but I rather suspect that that has a positive impact on traff...; Paul Clark | 507 c18WH (Link to this contribution) It is a pleasure to be under your chairmanship in this important debate, Mr. Martlew, and I congratu...; Robert Goodwill | 507 c17WH (Link to this contribution) I understand that the guidelines of the Association of Chief Police Officers are 10 per cent. plus o...; John Leech | 507 c16WH (Link to this contribution) Will the hon. Gentleman clarify whether that information would also include the speed at which peopl...; Robert Goodwill | 507 c13-6WH (Link to this contribution) I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Ribble Valley (Mr. Evans) on securing this debate. I am...; Paul Clark | 507 c19WH (Link to this contribution) I am delighted that the hon. Gentleman refers to the Dartford crossing. I intended to speak about it...; Bob Spink | 507 c19WH (Link to this contribution) The Minister is being extremely generous. Does he acknowledge that the toll, which is a tax, on the ...; Paul Clark | 507 c18-9WH (Link to this contribution) The hon. Gentleman will appreciate the juncture that we are at in the current cycle in terms of prep...; John Leech | 507 c18WH (Link to this contribution) Has the Minister assessed the likely impact of the end of the scrappage scheme on the sale of new ca...; Nigel Evans | 507 c5WH (Link to this contribution) I hope so. The camera will at least deter people from using the postbox. If we are serious about re...; John Leech | 507 c5WH (Link to this contribution) Does the hon. Gentleman know whether the Government are paying rent to Royal Mail for that?; Graham Stringer | 507 c5WH (Link to this contribution) As the hon. Gentleman continues his rant against speed cameras and taxes, will he tell us two things...; Bob Spink | 507 c4WH (Link to this contribution) The hon. Gentleman has tempted me to my feet by mentioning toll roads. People in south Essex must pa...; Nigel Evans | 507 c3-4WH (Link to this contribution) Thanks very much. The Daily Telegraph carried the same story on its front page, but it added that t...; Nigel Evans | 507 c4-5WH (Link to this contribution) The hon. Gentleman has made a strong point. If that promise was made, it should be adhered to. Peopl...; Speaker | 507 c4WH (Link to this contribution) Order. Interventions should be short.; Bob Spink | 507 c2-3WH (Link to this contribution) I congratulate the hon. Gentleman on bringing this issue to the House. It is, of course, very import...; Bob Spink | 507 c3WH (Link to this contribution) Very good.; Nigel Evans | 507 c3WH (Link to this contribution) I must say that there is an argument to be made for doing just that. People cannot avoid having to p...; John Leech | 507 c10WH (Link to this contribution) I absolutely agree, and the point is proved by the fact that bus patronage has increased significant...; Graham Stringer | 507 c10WH (Link to this contribution) As we are making party political points, which is a bit unusual in this Chamber, does the hon. Gentl...; John Leech | 507 c10WH (Link to this contribution) Much needs to be done to attract more people on to public transport. The statistics show that more p...; Nigel Evans | 507 c9WH (Link to this contribution) The situation seems rather perverse. I agree with the sentiment about public transport being incredi...; John Leech | 507 c8-9WH (Link to this contribution) I, too, suspect that the cost would be minimal. It would be interesting to know whether the Minister...; Nigel Evans | 507 c8WH (Link to this contribution) I thank the hon. Gentleman for pursuing this issue. I think that the cost would be minimal because t...; John Leech | 507 c8WH (Link to this contribution) I did not expect to have the opportunity to speak so soon, Mr. Martlew. It is a pleasure to serve un...; Nigel Evans | 507 c8WH (Link to this contribution) In the time I have, I cannot be comprehensive on all matters, but I take on board the hon. Gentleman...; Bob Spink | 507 c7-8WH (Link to this contribution) The hon. Gentleman has focused on taxation and the cost of motoring, but has not mentioned safety be...; Nigel Evans | 507 c5-7WH (Link to this contribution) Generally, it is because there are more cars on the road. I love driving under gantries that say "50...; Graham Stringer | 507 c10WH (Link to this contribution) The hon. Gentleman is being very generous with his time. I agree with his point about using the 2008...; Nigel Evans | 507 c20WH (Link to this contribution) What is being done to incentivise the development of electric cars and battery technology? Surely th...; Paul Clark | 507 c20-2WH (Link to this contribution) I am pleased that the hon. Gentleman has raised that issue. The carbon reduction programme runs acro...; Robert Goodwill | 507 c19WH (Link to this contribution) Has the Minister made any representations to the Chancellor on resuming the rolling exemption for hi...; Paul Clark | 507 c19-20WH (Link to this contribution) The hon. Gentleman will be aware that any Department worth its salt has continuous discussions with ...
Subjects: Costs Cars Cameras Excise duties Fuels Motor vehicles Pollution control Prices Sales Roads Road traffic control Speed limits Rural areas Tolls Motor insurance
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