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Motor Vehicles: Carbon Emissions

Commons · Question 6738 · Tabled 4 Oct 2024 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record

Answered 14 Oct 2024

Question

Asked by Nick Timothy

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the zero emission vehicle mandate on (a) levels of demand for fuel and (b) the economic viability of the refining sector.

Answer

Answered by Michael Shanks, 14 Oct 2024

As set out in our manifesto, we are committed to phasing out new cars that rely solely on internal combustion engines by 2030. We want to provide certainty and ensure consumers can benefit from more efficient vehicles. We will set out more details on spec...