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Electric Vehicles

Commons · Question 14111 · Tabled 29 Jun 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 2 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Rebecca Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what her Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of introducing (a) procurement and (b) local content requirements for publicly supported vehicle purchases.

Answer

Answered by Keir Mather, 2 Jul 2026

The Government is committed to supporting British businesses, including vehicle producers. All public procurement and Government subsidy must be compatible with our obligations under international agreements and UK Government Procurement Guidance. All pro...