§ Mr. Adleyasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will take steps to monitor the pollution levels caused by coaches in London parked without their driver but with engine running; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyWe have no plans to do so. The question of avoidable pollution from parked coaches in London has been raised at the coaches working party, chaired by Westminster city council. We shall urgently consider any recommendations that it makes to deal with this question.
§ Mr. Adleyasked the Secretary of State for Transport what steps he is taking to control pollution by motor vehicles in general and coaches in particular.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyEmissions from motor vehicles are controlled by regulations which require new vehicles to comply with European Community directives. Large diesel-engined vehicles, including coaches, have to comply with a directive which regulates smoke emissions, and the Community is now considering Commission proposals for gaseous emission limits for large diesel-engined vehicles. Smoke from heavy vehicles, including coaches, is checked as part of the annual test.