HC Deb 16 December 1997 vol 303 cc150-1W
50. Mr. Brake

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Transport and the Regions what plans he has to increase fuel efficiency in road vehicles. [19445]

Ms Glenda Jackson

There are a number of measures in place to increase fuel efficiency, including the 6 per cent. annual fuel duty increases announced by the Chancellor in July, the Cleaner Vehicles Task Force and negotiating with the motor manufacturers a voluntary agreement at European level. We will be considering further measures as part of the new climate change programme we will be developing next year.