Source · Select Committees · Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Recommendation 12
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The Government’s framework should ensure that all CAZs are class D (i.e.
Recommendation
The Government’s framework should ensure that all CAZs are class D (i.e. charging zones), and include time-limited exemptions for people with reduced mobility to help them adapt. (Paragraph 88) Air Quality and coronavirus: a glimpse of a different future or business as usual 45
Government response summary AI-generated
The government's response discussed the publication of JAQU's evaluation report on local NO2 plans and plans to share learning with local authorities, but did not address the recommendation that all Clean Air Zones should be Class D and include time-limited exemptions for people with reduced mobility.
Summary of the government's response below — read the verbatim text to verify.
Government Response
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HM Government · verbatim extract
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The measures implemented by local area—including CAZ—are developed by local areas and informed by local modelling data and area needs. The Clean Air Zone Framework (CAZ) in England first published in 2017 ensures consistency between CAZs by setting out the principles local authorities should follow and codifying CAZ classes. Class D CAZs include charging older more polluting passenger cars in addition to commercial vehicles. Considering the potentially significant economic impacts of CAZs Government has been clear that local authorities should implement the minimum class of CAZ needed to deliver NO2 compliance in the shortest possible time to minimise the economic impacts on those affected. We are confident this approach strikes the right balance. The impacts of covid-19 have further emphasised the need to take account of the economic impacts of CAZs on areas and sectors that may already be struggling. The Framework makes provision for Local Authorities to provide time-limited exemptions for CAZ charges and these are likely to include people with reduced mobility where relevant. For example, Bath and Birmingham will be exempting vehicles registered with disabled and disabled passenger tax classes.
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