To ask the Secretary of State for Transport (1) what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the Road Traffic (Vehicle Emissions) (Fixed Penalty) (England) Regulations 2002; [103552](2) how many fixed penalty notices have been issued under the Road Traffic (Vehicle Emissions) (Fixed Penalty) (England) Regulations 2002. [103553]

It is too early to determine the effectiveness of these regulations. However we will review them in July 2004, after which I will report our conclusions to the House.We do not keep records of fixed penalties that have been issued. However I understand that none has been issued under these regulations for idling engine offences and only five for illegal emissions offences. The intention of the regulations was that the fixed penalties should provide a deterrent.