§ Mr. Jim CunninghamTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions if he will make a statement on the use of fuel economy labels to help introduce less polluting and more fuel efficient vehicles. [25932]
§ Mr. JamiesonProvision of information to consumers on the fuel economy and CO2 emissions performance of passenger cars is an important element of the Government's policy for reducing CO2 emissions. Provision of fuel economy labels on new passenger cars and of general information on fuel economy at the point of sale has been a requirement under UK law since the mid 1980's. From 21 November 2001 the UK implemented a new EU directive which, besides making changes to the format and content of information to be provided on cars at point of sale, also requires CO2 emissions to be displayed.
Comparative figures on the fuel and emissions performance of all models of new passenger cars are available on the Vehicle Certification Agency's website at www.vcacarfueldata.org.uk and in "The New Car Fuel Consumption and Emissions Figures" booklet published by VCA.