Road Pricing Debate

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Department: HM Treasury
Monday 29th April 2024

(1 month, 2 weeks ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Dubs Portrait Lord Dubs (Lab)
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My Lords, over the years, Ministers frequently say that they have no plans to do anything, and then, within a short period, they change their minds. This may well be one of those instances. Does the Minister agree that road pricing would have another benefit, in that it could be used to ease congestion on motorways? There would be different charges for peak times and for off-peak times. Would that not be helpful?

Baroness Vere of Norbiton Portrait Baroness Vere of Norbiton (Con)
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As I said in my opening remarks, the Government have no plans to consider road pricing. I really cannot say more than that.