Oral Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
“What assessment he has made of the effect on air quality of the reduction in the use of motor vehicles during the covid-19 lockdown.”
Tabled: 12 May 2020Answered: 19 May 2020
Asked by
Jeff Smith
Labour — Manchester Withington
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Answer from Hansard
The Prime Minister
Both my hon. Friend and the North East Mayor are dedicated campaigners on this issue. The Conservative party left us with a host of unfunded promises, and public transport is in dire condition. Expanding the Metro network has huge potential to drive growth and unlock new housing. I am pleased that progress is being made on the business case.