Research Briefing
Parking policy in England
This briefing paper summarises parking policy in England: parking on private land; civil parking enforcement on public highways; and parking on private roads.
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Insight
Going the distance: Are motorways ready for more electric vehicles?
There are over 200 ultra-rapid electric vehicle chargers on English motorways. The Government’s ambition is to have 6,000 on motorways and major A-roads by 2035.
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Debate Pack
The role of local government in reaching net zero
A general debate on the role of local government in delivering net zero is scheduled for Monday 5 June. The debate, selected by the Backbench Business Committee, will be led by Wera Hobhouse MP.
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Debate Pack
Debate on litter on motorways
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 4.30pm on Tuesday 25 April on litter on motorways. The debate will be opened by Sir Mike Penning MP.
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Debate Pack
Debate on an e-petition on road traffic collisions and cats
A debate has been scheduled in Westminster Hall for 4.30pm on 9 January 2023 on an e-petition relating to requirements to stop and report road traffic collisions involving cats. The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Petitions Committee, and the debate will be opened by Tonia Antoniazzi MP.
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Debate Pack
Expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 20 December at 2.30pm on expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone. The debate will be opened by Gareth Johnson MP.
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Research Briefing
Levelling-Up and Regeneration Bill 2022/23: Progress of the Bill
A briefing on the Levelling-Up and Regeneration Bill 2022-23 following its completion of Committee Stage in the House of Commons.
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Research Briefing
Oil Prices
Oil prices jumped after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine and continued to rise through early March. Prices reached $127 a barrel on 8 March. The latest price is $98 a barrel. The price in Sterling set a new record in mid-June of £103 a barrel.
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Research Briefing
Taxation of road fuels
This Commons Library briefing discusses the approach of Labour, Coalition and Conservative Governments since 2010 to taxing road fuels.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Road traffic offences and licensing FAQs
This briefing paper answers Frequently Asked Questions about road traffic offences and licensing.
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Insight
Councils in England to get new powers over traffic offences
Some councils will soon be able to apply for new powers to fine motorists for certain traffic offences.
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Debate Pack
E-petition on vehicle ‘tampering’ offences
An e-petition (600954) calling on the Government not to introduce new offences for vehicle “tampering” will be debated in Westminster Hall on 25 April 2022. It will be led by Nick Fletcher MP on behalf of the Petitions Committee.
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Debate Pack
Future funding of urban transport
A Westminster Hall debate on the ‘Future funding of urban transport’ has been scheduled for Thursday 31 March 2022 from 1.30-3pm. The debate has been initiated by Clive Betts MP.
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Debate Pack
Increasing capacity and other improvements to the A5 in the Midlands
A Westminster Hall debate on ‘Increasing capacity and other improvements to the A5 in the Midlands’ has been scheduled for Wednesday 23 March 2022 at 2.30pm. The debate has been initiated by Mark Pawsey MP.
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Research Briefing
Transport appraisal and evaluation
Transport infrastructure is integral to national policies such as the Government’s Levelling-Up and decarbonisation agendas. This briefing paper provides an overview of the Government's transport appraisal processes, including their strengths, limitations and possible alternatives.
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