6. Debate on a Member's Legislative Proposal: Non-carbon-emission public vehicles Bill

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 4:28 pm on 15 May 2019.

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Photo of Michelle Brown Michelle Brown Independent 4:28, 15 May 2019

I'll get on with it, yes. I've just got another point.

Another concern is the silent nature of electrical cars. The ability to hear a vehicle coming is vital to keeping yourself safe on the road and around the road. What concerns me is that electric cars are so quiet that it causes a health and safety risk. So, I would like manufacturers to address that health and safety risk.

And then finally, I'd like to point out that only 50 per cent of pollution from cars comes from the engine and the exhaust. The rest of the pollution actually comes from the tires and the brake dust, so you know, as part of the strategy, we need to be building that into the strategy to look for ways that that pollution can be reduced. Thank you.