HC Deb 28 October 1980 vol 991 cc273-4W
Mr. Carter Jones

asked the Minister of Transport what investigation his De- partment has conducted regarding the environmental benefits of electric battery vehicles; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Fowler

While recognising the potential environmental benefits of electric battery vehicles, in terms of the contribution they could make to reduction of noise and pollution in urban areas, my Department has concentrated its studies on the operating characteristics of battery vehicles and their effect on the use of energy in transport.