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Taxation Regime (Transport)
Mr. Drew: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what his policy is on a taxation regime which mitigates the increase in the use of private cars; and what research he has commissioned on the effects of hypothecation of moneys into public transport through local authority transport plans. [191119]
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John Healey: The Government have introduced initiatives to encourage alternatives to car use, such as green travel plans for journeys to and from work, and for business travel. The Chancellor considers relevant economic, social and environmental factors when deciding taxation policy.
The Department for Transport oversees local transport plans, and evaluates the impact of such plans and their development in the long-term.
University Teaching Infrastructure
Mrs. Humble: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received on the funding of improvements to teaching infrastructure in the university sector. [192506]
Mr. Timms: The Treasury frequently receives representations from the higher education sector and discusses a wide range of issues with universities including the funding of teaching infrastructure.