§ Mr. FlynnTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what assessment he has made of the effects on the environment of the use of(a) petrol, (b) diesel and (c) oxygenated petrol.
§ Mr. AtkinsPetrol and diesel have known environmental benefits and disbenefits for both global and local environments, but the environmental case for oxygenated petrol is not yet clear. Government will continue to keep these under review, and participate fully in the setting of standards for vehicle emissions and fuel formulation at a European level, in particular in the light of the forthcoming report from the European tripartite initiative on future engine and fuel technologies.