Question follow-through · 29783

Motor Vehicles: Exhaust Emissions

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on how their Departments' procurement policies can support UK vehicle manufacturers to meet the zero emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate.

answeredDepartment for Transport

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Answering body
Department for Transport
Tabled
6 Feb 2025
Target answer date
11 Feb 2025
Answer
11 Feb 2025 · 5 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 6 Feb 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on how their Departments' procurement policies can support UK vehicle manufacturers to meet the zero emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate.

  2. 11 Feb 2025

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  3. 11 Feb 2025

    Answer published

    The Government Fleet Commitment states that 100% of the central government car and van fleet will be fully zero emission by 2027. This represents a major opportunity for UK-based manufacturers, and the Department is working with them to ensure they can ta...

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