§ Mr. Matthew TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what were the figures for pollutants from heavy goods vehicles in 1987; and what steps are being taken to reduce such emissions.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyThe estimates, in thousands of tonnes, are as follows:
Thousand/tonnes Carbon monoxide 46 Hydrocarbons 95 Oxides of nitrogen 399 We shall be implementing the new limits on these pollutants contained in European Community Directive 88/77/EEC at the earliest possible date permitted, which is 1 October 1990.