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Will new air quality bill drive change or simply tax Welsh logistics, asks Logistics UK
Logistics UK is querying the impact that the Welsh government’s new Environment Bill could have on air quality across the country.
Its members – which power the Welsh supply chain both nationally and internationally – are concerned that the planned rule changes could become a straight tax on hauliers, rather than the driver of real change to deliver air quality improvements.
Kate Jennings, Director of Policy, Logistics UK, said: “Improving the quality of the air we all breathe is a priority for our members, and our sector has already taken huge strides both to improve air quality and develop plans to decarbonise transport, investing in new fleets, new technologies and the latest operational processes. However, we cannot effect change in isolation, so it’s vital that the Welsh government has a strategic plan for achieving cleaner air, backed by infrastructure investment and avoiding a patchwork of regulations that simply add costs to doing business. It is also essential to avoid unintended consequences, such as increasing traffic on alternative routes or lengthening journeys, which could increase carbon emissions and costs.
“Our members are an essential part of the Welsh economy, delivering goods to customers, public services and businesses. They are committed to improving air quality, and we look forward to engaging with the Welsh government and the Senedd to shape a solution which works for all road users as well as the public at large.”
*www.logistics.org.uk/environment
Published On: 06/04/2023 15:00:15
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