§ Mr. BreedTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what measures he is taking to encourage workers to make less use of their cars to travel to work. [66866]
§ Mr. JamiesonIn February 2001 we awarded 111 bursaries to 84 local authorities at a cost of £9 million over three years, to fund travel plan co-ordinators to work with schools and businesses on the development of local measures to reduce reliance on the car. We have also set up a programme of free site-specific advice from a panel of consultants to assist schools, businesses and other organisations in developing their travel plans. We also commission guides, seminars and other forms of advice and support. In addition local authorities have powers under the Transport Act 2000 to introduce a levy on work place parking, subject to the approval of the Secretary of State.