Imports: Vegetables

Debate between Baroness Evans of Bowes Park and Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb

Wednesday 8th February 2017 Lords Chamber

[The Lord Privy Seal (Baroness Evans of Bowes Park) (Con)]

My Lords, it is only fair we hear from the Greens on this particular subject.

[Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb]

I give huge thanks to the Leader of the House. Back in 2008, at the request of the then Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone, I produced a report on how to make London’s food supplies more sustainable. Part of that was shortening supply chains. Would the Minister like me to forward a copy of my report for the Government’s use to contribute to the Green Paper?

School Journeys by Car

Debate between Baroness Evans of Bowes Park and Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb

Monday 12th October 2015 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Evans of Bowes Park]

The noble Baroness is absolutely right. For instance, many local authorities charge young people a flat fee for bus passes. Particularly in rural areas we find local authorities encouraging buses to pick up children from other points so that they can access public transport. Again, it is the responsibility of local authorities, but they are very well aware of their responsibilities. Many are doing what they can to ensure that young people can access the good school that they need to in their local area.

[Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb (GP)]

My Lords, is the Minister aware of School Streets, a scheme in Edinburgh, where streets around schools are closed to motor vehicles for an hour before and after school, which means that children and their parents automatically walk or cycle? There are fewer cars, so less air pollution. It seems to be a winner.

[Baroness Evans of Bowes Park]

I thank the noble Baroness. I was not aware of that scheme and I am happy to go away and look into it.