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Greater London Authority Act 1999 (Amendment)
03 May 2023
Lead MP
Theresa Villiers
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
EconomyTransportBusiness & TradeBenefits & Welfare
Other Contributors: 1
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.
How the Debate Unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
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.
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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