Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 01 Jul 2015
Davies Commission Report
"The Davies commission report will clearly repay close study. The economic benefits of the third runway at Heathrow are understood, but does the Secretary of State appreciate that for millions of people, including millions of Londoners, the economic benefits are outweighed by the clear environmental disbenefits, such as carbon emissions, …..."Diane Abbott - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 11 Jun 2015
Oral Answers to Questions
"What steps is the Minister taking to make cycling safer, particularly in our great cities, such as London? There can be no greater deterrent to people getting on their bikes than their fear of cycling on busy roads...."Diane Abbott - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 05 Jan 2015
Rail Network (Disruption)
"Is the Secretary of State aware that, specifically in relation to what happened at King’s Cross, the travelling public will not be impressed with his bland assertion that “some aspects” of the work were delayed? Does he know which aspects were delayed? Is he able to share that with the …..."Diane Abbott - View Speech
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Written Question
Tuesday 25th November 2014
Asked by:
Diane Abbott (Independent - Hackney North and Stoke Newington)
Question
to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what comparative assessment he has made of the proportion of taxis in London and the UK that are zero emission capable; and if he will make a statement.
Answered by Robert Goodwill
We are not aware of any zero emission capable, purpose built taxis in use in London or the rest of the UK. However, a number of zero emission capable, purpose built taxis are planned from a range of manufacturers, and are due for release 2015 onwards. In addition, a small number of zero emission hydrogen taxis were used during the London Olympics. Many private hire vehicle companies across the UK already use zero emission capable vehicles – which are typically hybrid or electric cars, used for commercial purposes.
Written Question
Tuesday 25th November 2014
Asked by:
Diane Abbott (Independent - Hackney North and Stoke Newington)
Question
to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what comparative assessment he has made of the proportion of buses in London and the UK that are hybrid electric; and if he will make a statement.
Answered by Robert Goodwill
The information is not available in this form. However, the attached table (and in the link below) shows the number of buses funded as part of the English Green Bus Fund, including hybrid buses:
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/344669/green-bus-fund-table.pdf.
Details of hybrids in the rest of the UK would be a matter for the relevant devolved administration.
Written Question
Thursday 20th November 2014
Asked by:
Diane Abbott (Independent - Hackney North and Stoke Newington)
Question
to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps his Department is taking to implement carbon and air pollutant emission standards to promote the use of cleaner vehicles; and if he will make a statement.
Answered by Robert Goodwill
The Government takes a leading role in EU negotiations on new car and van CO2 regulations which are the major driver of greenhouse gas emissions reductions in cars and vans. The UK fleet is currently ahead of these targets in terms CO2 reduction and emits 22% less CO2 than in 2007. Pollutant emissions (for example particulate matter and oxides of nitrogen (NOx)) are regulated by European (‘Euro’) Emission Standards standards. These have become increasingly stringent and delivered large reductions for most pollutants. Government’s focus is now achieving real world reductions of NOx for diesel vehicles as new standards are introduced (Euro 6 for cars and vans, Euro VI for buses and lorries). The Government is committed to making the UK a global leader in the design, manufacture and uptake of ultra low emission vehicles which address both carbon and air quality issues. Uptake of these vehicles has increased fourfold year on year and they are approach 1% of new car sales.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 09 Sep 2014
Transport for London Bill [Lords]
"Will the hon. Gentleman give way?..."Diane Abbott - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 09 Sep 2014
Transport for London Bill [Lords]
"I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for giving way. The fact that he and my hon. Friend the Member for Hayes and Harlington agree on something is a sign either that it is absolutely the wrong thing to do or that it might be absolutely the right thing to …..."Diane Abbott - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 09 Sep 2014
Transport for London Bill [Lords]
"I have listened with great interest to my hon. Friends the Members for Hayes and Harlington (John McDonnell) and for Hammersmith (Mr Slaughter), and in particular to all the ups and downs of the developments in Earls Court and Shepherd’s Bush.
This debate is taking place under the long shadow …..."Diane Abbott - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 09 Sep 2014
Transport for London Bill [Lords]
"I will come on to deal with political direction later. The point I make is that on the long-term strategic development of transport in London the key elements in the current TfL management have an exemplary record, be it under a Mayor for whom I did not vote or under …..."Diane Abbott - View Speech
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