§ Mr. Peter BottomleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport whether the intention of road pricing in London would be to raise money or to restrict demand.
§ Mr. ChopeWe have no plans to introduce road pricing. The research we are undertaking will assess the potential of road pricing to reduce congestion in London. Until the research is done we can make no estimate of the demand and revenue implications of seeking to meet this objective.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if effective parking controls, parking pricing and enforcement are included in the road pricing study for London.
§ Mr. ChopeRoad pricing is one of a range of options for combating congestion in London. Parking policy forms part of a wider programme of research into urban traffic congestion.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what level of restraint on which roads or types of roads in London would be seen as a successful outcome to road pricing.
§ Mr. ChopeIt is the role of the research to identify the different possible levels and structures of charges in London and to evaluate their effects. The final outcome of the research will not be prejudged.