§ Lord Higginsasked Her Majesty's Government:
Further to the Answer by the Lord McIntosh of Haringey on 18 February 2003 (HL Deb. col. 1011) on congestion charging stating that the Government are committed to providing a uniform minimum standard of exemptions or concessions from local road user charges, what progress they have made in deciding on such a standard; and, in particular, what criteria they are using in establishing it. [HL953]
§ Lord Davies of OldhamWe plan to consult on local congestion charging guidance later this year. This will cover the scope for exemptions and concessions at both a national and local authority level, reflecting experience gained in London and Durham.