Wera Hobhouse
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(5 years, 6 months ago)
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Mr Philip Hammond
My right hon. Friend raises an interesting question, and I will look carefully at the taxation of the national lottery and any future lotteries.
Wera Hobhouse (Bath) (LD)
Anti-idling rules are a good start in reducing air pollution, but local authorities need the legal powers and resources to enforce them. Would the Treasury consider making new money available to local authorities to stop cars idling?
Robert Jenrick
The Government have committed £3.5 billion to improving air quality for the entire population, and I understand that that involves Bath and North East Somerset Council receiving nearly £6.5 million. I understand that the council is also expected to bid for part of the £220 million clean air fund, and I wish it luck with its application.