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Commons · Question 104759 · Tabled 12 Jan 2026 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record

Answered 20 Jan 2026

Question

Asked by Lee Anderson

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent assessment he has made of the potential impact of the banning of petrol and diesel car sales after 2030 on the British automobile manufacturing industry.

Answer

Answered by Chris McDonald, 20 Jan 2026

The Government remains committed to the transition to Zero Emission Vehicles, and to making sure the transition works for industry. That is why we introduced significant changes to the ZEV Mandate last year, allowing for greater flexibility in meeting the...