"On expense, does my hon. Friend agree that at a time when we are struggling with the deficit and yet still adding to our national debt, the last thing we need is a £50 billion white elephant?..." John Baron - View Speech
"4. If she will make it her policy not to increase Dartford crossing charges and to introduce automatic number plate recognition technology to reduce congestion at the crossing...." John Baron - View Speech
"May I, therefore, suggest that the Department has got it wrong? Given that the existing crossing makes around £30 million to £40 million profit a year, surely it would be better to introduce automatic number plate recognition technology at the existing crossing first to see whether that solves the congestion …..." John Baron - View Speech
"3. If he will consider the merits of authorising traffic signals to display only flashing amber aspects in the early hours of the morning to reduce journey times...." John Baron - View Speech
"May I point out to the Minister that other countries operate such a system, but in a written response to me the Government stated, somewhat condescendingly:
“The British motorist would find this system confusing.”
Will the Minister consider a pilot scheme for such a system, perhaps in my constituency, which …..." John Baron - View Speech
"T5. The Secretary of State is right to consider the introduction of automatic number plate recognition technology at the Dartford crossing to ease congestion. Given that the crossing makes some £45 million a year, would it not be better to consider the effect of how the new technology improves congestion …..." John Baron - View Speech