HC Deb 22 July 2004 vol 424 cc660-1W
Mr. Horam

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many new policy proposals or significant changes in policy were produced in(a) 2002–03 and (b) 2003–04; how many of these were screened for their environmental impacts; and how many were the subject of separate environmental appraisals. [185105]

Mr. McNulty

Our policies for a modern, efficient and sustainable transport system are set out in "The Future of Transport" White Paper, published on 20 July. The White Paper builds on the progress made since the publication of the 10-Year Plan for Transport in July 2000.

All our policies are assessed using an approach that takes account of sustainable development objectives. This builds on our New Approach To Appraisal which takes full account of the environmental impacts of transport projects.