Road Network National Policy Statements Climate Change Commitments 2020-03-12

2020-03-12

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Clive Efford Lab
Croydon South
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Discusses compatibility with climate change commitments.
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.
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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