An MP has called for a parliamentary debate on the proposed expansion of the Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ).

Iain Duncan Smith, who represents Chingford and Woodford Green, called for a debate among MPs about the expansion – which will mean a daily charge of £12.50 to travel inside the A406.

The MP is concerned that it means his constituents will have to pay to get to Whipps Cross Hospital in Leytonstone.

Mr Duncan Smith called for exemptions to be considered for local people travelling back and forth to hospital and in the community, otherwise they will face escalating costs from the charge.

London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) is set to undergo considerable expansion in 2021, as part of a major push to improve air quality in the capital city.

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan is overseeing plans to extend the proposed ULEZ, due to come into effect from April 2019, with the boundaries pushed all the way to the North and South Circular ring roads.

As many as 100,000 cars will be hit with the £12.50 fee — on top of the Congestion Charge, where applicable — if they enter the zone, with another 35,000 vans and 3,000 lorries affected.

Signs and cameras for the expanded zone will cost £90 million to £130 million to install and drivers who fail to pay fees will be fined £160.

From April 8 2019, motorbikes, cars and vans that do not meet required standards will all pay a daily charge of £12.50 to drive in central London, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Cllr Mitchell Goldie of Waltham Forest Conservatives drew attention to Mr Duncan Smith's proposals by tweeting a video of the discussion in parliament.

To see Mr Duncan Smith’s proposals, click here.