HC Deb 13 May 2002 vol 385 cc439-40W
Mrs. May

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions if there is(a) current and (b) proposed European Union guidance on the implementation of (i) congestion charging, (ii) road pricing and (iii) workplace parking charging. [55268]

Mr. Byers

I am informed that there is no current or proposed EU guidance of this nature.

Mrs. May

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions if his Department produces guidance to local authorities on the recommended daily rates for(a) congestion charging and (b) workplace parking charging; and if he will make a statement. [55267]

Mr. Byers

My Department has issued no guidance. It is for local authorities to decide, after local consultation, on the structure and level of any road user or workplace parking levy charges.

Mrs. May

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what the estimated revenue is from(a) workplace parking charges and (b) congestion charging in each year of his Department's 10-year transport plan. [55266]

Mr. Byers

I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to her on 15 April 2002,Official Report, column 741W

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