ENCOURAGING CONSUMERS INTO GREEN CARS

Early day motion 2912, tabled 6 November 2006 by Christopher Huhne (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 24 members.

That this House welcomes the Stern Report in helping to bring climate change to the top of the Government agenda; understands that motor vehicles contribute damaging levels of carbon dioxide emissions which contribute to global warming; notes that new research conducted by YouGov shows that 73 per cent. of drivers would invest in a low emissions car if it was cheaper to buy and 70 per cent. would use an environmentally friendly car if it cost less to run than their old car; and calls upon the Government to use the taxation system to give more incentives to consumers to purchase low emission vehicles.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 12, Labour 8, Conservative 1, DUP 1, Scottish National Party 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.