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Greater London Authority Act 1999 (Amendment)

03 May 2023 · 1 other contributor

Opened by Theresa Villiers Con Chipping Barnet

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At a glance

Theresa Villiers raised concerns about greater london authority act 1999 (amendment) in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • Theresa Villiers moved to introduce a Bill giving the Secretary of State powers to review and overturn decisions by the Mayor of London on transport and air quality.
  • Villiers cited strong opposition from constituents over the expansion of ULEZ due to its limited impact on air quality and significant financial burden.
  • Villiers highlighted the challenges faced by outer London residents who rely on cars for daily transport, citing inadequate public transport alternatives and negative impacts on small businesses.

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Theresa Villiers Con Chipping Barnet

In her speech, Theresa Villiers moved to bring in a Bill that would give the Secretary of State power to review and overturn decisions made by the Mayor of London regarding transport and air quality. She cited strong opposition from constituents towards ULEZ expansion due to its minor impact on improving air quality while imposing heavy financial burdens on them. She emphasised the difficulties faced by outer London residents who heavily rely on cars for daily transportation, highlighting issues such as the inadequacy of proposed public transport alternatives and the negative impacts on small businesses and essential services.

Other contributors (1)
  • Theresa Villiers Con Chipping Barnet

    Ms. Villiers argued that ULEZ expansion would have a minimal impact on air quality while imposing significant costs on residents, potentially harming local economies and essential services. She raised concerns about the lack of consultation, the inadequate support for non-compliant vehicle owners, and the potential extension of road charging policies by Mayor Khan.

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