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FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST

Request ID: FOI-2572-1920
Date published: 11 December 2019

You asked

Please can you advise me how many people have taken up the scrappage scheme of older vehicles as advertised on LBC Radio. Please also advise how much money has been invested in total by TFL and The Mayor Of London in advertising this scheme on various media outlets. Please reply in writing to the above address. Please be reminded that it is a legal requirement to respond to a freedom of information request. Thank you.

We answered

Our ref: FOI-2572-1920/GH 

 Thank you for your request received by Transport for London (TfL) on 20 November 2019 asking for information about the ULEZ scrappage scheme. 

 Your request has been considered under the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and our information access policy. I can confirm that we do hold the information you require. 

 Details on funding for the Mayor’s Car and Motorcycle Scrappage scheme can be found on the GLA website using the link below: 

 https://www.london.gov.uk/press-releases/mayoral/urges-ministers-to-toughen-uks-toxic-air-targets

 

 The scheme was launched on 23 October 2019. As at 18 November 2019, we have processed 35 grant payments with a total value of £70,000. 

 The media budget is £122,412.63 for adverts running on radio, posters and local press. 

 If this is not the information you are looking for, or if you are unable to access it for some reason, please do not hesitate to contact me. 

 If you are not satisfied with this response please see the attached information sheet for details of your right to appeal. 

 Yours sincerely 

 Graham Hurt 

FOI Case Officer 

FOI Case Management Team 

General Counsel 

Transport for London

 

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