HC Deb 18 June 1997 vol 296 c171W
Mr. Flynn

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions (1) what plans he has to reduce traffic(a) levels and (b) pollution in London; and if he will make a statement; [3666]

(2) what plans he has to encourage the use of public transport in London; and if he will make a statement; [3656]

(3) what plans he has to meet representatives of environmental organisations to discuss the level of traffic congestion and pollution in London and other major United Kingdom cities; and if he will make a statement. [3657]

Ms Glenda Jackson

The Government announced earlier this month that it was launching a fundamental review of the actions required to deliver an integrated transport policy which meets the environmental and transport needs of all regions of the country, including London. The need to address the problems caused by increasing traffic levels and opportunities to encourage the use of public transport will be central to this work. Ministers have already met representatives of a wide range of bodies with an interest in transport issues, including environmental organisations, and will continue to do so throughout the course of the review.