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Written question asked by Lord Freyberg (Crossbench) on Wednesday, 5 April 2017, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 21 April 2017. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Thursday, 13 April 2017 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Road Traffic

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of whether smartphone mapping apps are contributing to the rise of levels of pollution and traffic in residential areas; and if so, what action they plan to take.

Answer

The Government has not carried out an assessment of whether or not there is an impact from smartphones mapping apps on pollution and traffic in residential areas.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL6695
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Software Exhaust emissions Motor vehicles Maps Road traffic
Link
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