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Jim Fitzpatrick

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Speaker’s Statement
Thursday 18th June 2015

(9 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Rory Stewart Portrait Rory Stewart
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I pay tribute to the Mayor of London for his work on air quality. I am unable, however, to connect directly the work of the Mayor of London to the question about Glasgow.

John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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The question is certainly not about Poplar and Canning Town or Denton and Reddish, but about Glasgow.

Jim Fitzpatrick Portrait Jim Fitzpatrick
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I am glad that you recognise my Glasgow credentials, Mr Speaker, because sometimes my classic cockney accent confuses people.

I welcome the Minister to his place. In any such discussions with Glasgow, I ask that he takes into account river traffic. The Thames is busier than the Clyde, but vessels on the Clyde do contribute to emissions. Will he ensure that he remembers that addition?

Rory Stewart Portrait Rory Stewart
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Among the different sources of nitrogen dioxide emissions, river traffic is indeed a substantial emitter. Glasgow City Council and officials from the Department will take that into account.

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