§ Lord Pestonasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether information is being provided to owners of older vehicles that will be affected by the withdrawal of leaded petrol from sale from 1 January 2000. [HL213]
§ Lord WhittyThe withdrawal of leaded petrol is part of a European strategy to reduce pollution from road traffic and the air we breathe.
I am nevertheless aware of the concerns of many owners of older vehicles about the practical implications of the ban and information is being made available, at outlets such as MOT stations, garages and forecourts and other locations, which will address the sorts of questions which motorists have been raising. Information may also be found on the department's website at http://www.detr.gov.uk.
The general message for those who use leaded petrol is that they will have several options available to ensure that they can continue to use their car after 1 January 2000.