The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has clarified its stance on the potential impact of the London Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) expansion on non-compliant military vehicles.
In response to a written parliamentary question from John Hayes, Conservative MP for South Holland and The Deepings, James Cartlidge, the Minister of State for the Ministry of Defence, detailed the current arrangement between the MOD and Transport for London (TfL).
Cartlidge explained, “The Ministry of Defence (MOD) and Transport for London (TfL) operate a selected partner scheme whereby notified MOD owned or leased vehicles are exempt from the London Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) and Greater London Low Emission Zone (LEZ) charges; exemptions prevent the disruption of operational activity.”
This system ensures the unhindered movement of military vehicles within London.
The Minister further elaborated on the MOD’s commitment to the environment, noting that, “The Department takes seriously its sustainability commitment and wherever possible strives to support initiatives such as TfL’s air quality improvement plans by considering the necessity of the movement and ensuring that, where MOD vehicles are supplemented by leased vehicles, they are fully compliant with wider Government intent.”
How many of these are more than 40 years old, and would be exempt anyway?
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That’s cleared the Army’s march on Westminster then👍