CLIMATE CHANGE AND LONDON

That this House recognises that emissions from urban road traffic make a significant contribution towards climate change; notes that carbon dioxide emissions from the largest 4x4s, high powered sports cars and large luxury vehicles can be up to four times as great of those of the least polluting cars; supports measures which encourage people to choose more energy efficient forms of transport; therefore welcomes the ground breaking initiative by the Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone, to introduce a carbon dioxide congestion charge in central London based on the polluter pays principle; further notes that this will help fund improvements in cycling and walking in the capital; and believes that the Mayor should be congratulated for introducing a world leading scheme to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.