John is campaigning for cars to have pollution labels.

“Energy efficiency labelling for electrical goods works very well,” said the MP. “You get a rating between A and G, with A very efficient and G very wasteful. It’s very clear and it helps people choose products that will save them money and at the same time will damage the environment less. Why not have a similar scheme for cars to compare their fuel efficiency? And their emissions of greenhouse gases and other pollution?”

“I took the idea up with the Minister responsible for road traffic, who told me he would work out a car emissions labelling scheme to start in 2005 – that was the answer I wanted.”

“I was also glad to hear that the Government is lobbying in Europe to get an EU-wide labelling scheme so consumers can see what they’re buying.”

©John Battle MP 17th July 2004