Transport Committee
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General News 26 Feb 2021MPs launch inquiry into Smart Motorway safety
The Transport Committee has launched an inquiry into the benefits and safety of Smart Motorways following numerous calls for them to be scrapped.
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Tax and legislation news 21 Dec 2020Support for road pricing grows as MPs launch inquiry
Three in five people say they support charging motorists a fee to drive around towns and cities. One in four are strongly supportive, Ipsos Mori poll suggests.
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Tax and legislation news 19 Oct 2020Consultation on mobile phone use while driving launched
The Government wants to close a loophole in the law around the use of hand-held mobile phones behind the wheel.
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Environment news 2 Oct 2020MPs call for e-scooters to be legalised
MPs on the transport committee are calling for the Government to legalise e-scooters to help reduce congestion.
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Fleet industry news 10 Oct 2019
MPs to launch inquiry into road pricing
Transport Committee says Government cannot ignore “fiscal black hole” from falling fuel duty receipts.
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General News 10 Sep 2019MPs want ban on pavement parking
MPs on the Transport Committee have called for an outright ban on pavement parking across England and criticised the DfT for failing to take action.
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Fleet industry news 10 Jun 2019
IAM Roadsmart warns against blanket ban on pavement parking
IAM Roadsmart is warning that a blanket ban on pavement parking could leave thousands of homeowners without a parking space.
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General News 3 Apr 2019
Pavement parking inquiry launched by Transport Committee
The Transport Committee has launched an inquiry to explore the problems of pavement parking in England and consider possible solutions.
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Tax and legislation news 11 Mar 2019Transport Committee launches inquiry into Government’s road safety strategy
The Transport Committee is launching an inquiry to scrutinise the Government’s approach to road safety, which was last set out in its 2015 road safety statement.
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