§ Mr. JamiesonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received concerning the conversion of vehicles to run on natural gas; and if he will make a statement about the benefits for the environment and air pollution of natural gas vehicles.
§ Mr. AtkinsMy Department has received a number of interesting representations about vehicles fuelled by natural gas. It is clear that such vehicles can be quieter than conventional vehicles and that they can give rise to relatively low emissions of gaseous pollutants. There may be scope for them to offer a useful contribution towards environmental improvement.