Written questions

Motor Vehicles: Hire Services

Commons · Question 123819 · Tabled 25 Mar 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 16 Apr 2026

Question

Asked by Greg Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has reviewed the design of the Government Fleet Commitment to ensure that short-term vehicle hire is captured within its targets.

Answer

Answered by Simon Lightwood, 16 Apr 2026

Short term vehicle hires, which can happen at short notice, are subject to vehicle availability at the time and the policies of each hire company. The previous Government did not include vehicles hired for fewer than six days within the Government Fleet C...