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Sadiq Khan backs calls for diesel scrappage scheme to boost air quality

March 4, 2016 by Martin Hoscik

Labour mayoral candidate Sadiq Khan has called on Ministers to introduce a diesel scrappage scheme to help clean up London’s air.

Diesel emissions are responsible for as much as 40% of pollution in the capital’s air which is currently in breach of European Union rules.

Mr Khan says the Government should heed the calls of MPs on the cross-party Environmental Audit Committee who last year called for financial assistance for private and commercial drivers to replace their vehicles with a new, cleaner, model.

He also accused outgoing Mayor Boris Johnson of a “lack of action” on the issue.

Ahead of a Mayoral hustings organised by the Green Alliance, Mr Khan said: “We need urgent action, and that means tackling emissions directly from vehicles on London’s roads.
 
“The Government should urgently consider a scrappage scheme, by providing financial support to those with the most polluting diesel vehicles to help replace them with cleaner, greener vehicles.”

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Filed Under: 2016 London Elections, News Tagged With: 2016 London Elections

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