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Road Network National Policy Statements: Climate Change Commitments

Thursday 12 March 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Clive Efford asked the government if its road network national policy statements align with the UK's climate change commitments, using Heathrow expansion as an example of inconsistency.
  • The government responded with a commitment to serious climate action, including a plan for reducing carbon emissions.
  • The government mentioned a balanced policy package involving decarbonisation, public transport funding, and road improvements, all aimed at reaching net zero.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Clive Efford Lab Croydon South
Transport Climate
Context

Discusses compatibility with climate change commitments.

Question

Asks whether the government plans to make road network national policy statements compatible with UK's climate change commitments, citing Heathrow expansion as an example of potential legal challenges due to inconsistency with climate goals.

Answer from Rachel Maclean (Minister of State for Transport)

Responds that the government's commitment is serious, noting a plan for reducing carbon emissions and a balanced policy package including decarbonisation plans, public transport funding, and road improvements, all consistent with reaching net zero.

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