§ Mr. Tony BanksTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what information he has of the likely atmospheric pollution caused by the increase in traffic as forecast by his Department; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AtkinsMy Department's traffic forecasts are of demand up to 2025. But it is not possible to foresee the 7W extent to which it will be possible or desirable to meet forecast levels of demand for such a long period ahead. Another cause of uncertainty is that the total level of vehicle emissions will depend upon the progress of current initiatives to reduce emissions by individual vehicles.