§ Mr. SayeedTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what measures he is taking to encourage the British Airports Authority in England to introduce low emission vehicles. [97980]
§ Mr. JamiesonThe British Airports Authority (BAA) has already introduced a number of low-emission vehicles at its airports, particularly Gatwick and Heathrow. These vehicles, which are in most cases eligible for Government grants under the Powershift programme, can make a small but significant improvement to local air quality in and around airports. BAA is also helping a number of local authorities to develop air quality action plans where its airports contribute to local air pollution problems. These action plans are likely to include further commitments to reducing emissions of pollutants from BAA's vehicle fleet.