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Written question asked by Lord Marlesford (Conservative) on Tuesday, 7 March 2023, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 21 March 2023. It was answered by Baroness Vere of Norbiton (Conservative) on Wednesday, 15 March 2023 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Trams

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to switch public spending from buses with rubber tyres to lightweight trams in urban areas to reduce the toxic effects from particulates generated by rubber wheels.

Answer

The Department has no current plans to reallocate funding for buses to light rail, including tramways. Light rail is largely devolved and it is for local authorities to determine if light rail interventions are appropriate and proportionate, and to identify funding.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL6202
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Pollution Urban areas Trams Rubber
Link
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