HL Deb 12 October 2004 vol 665 cc56-7WA
Lord Berkeley

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What road haulage efficiency measures, described in the July 2004 Transport White Paper, have been achieved through the Road Haulage Modernisation Fund. [HL4205]

Lord Davies of Oldham

The Road Haulage Modernisation Fund (April 2001 to March 2004) supported two efficiency projects. One was a driver training programme to train drivers and instructors in safe and fuel efficient driving (SAFED). The second was a fuel economy adviser programme to provide advice to hauliers on how to apply best practice in fuel-efficient operations. Average fuel savings recorded by participants in these schemes were 9 per cent and 6 per cent respectively. Both projects have been extended by a further year to the end of this financial year.