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1685904
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-01-30more like thismore than 2024-01-30
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport remove filter
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Exhaust Emissions remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of taking steps to highlight (a) statutory and (b) Highway Code rules relating to idling vehicles. more like this
tabling member constituency Romsey and Southampton North more like this
tabling member printed
Caroline Nokes more like this
uin 12042 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-02-06more like thismore than 2024-02-06
answer text <p>Enforcement against idling is primarily the responsibility of Local Authorities, who have powers to issue Fixed Penalty Notices to drivers idling unnecessarily. Guidance for Local Authorities on idling enforcement makes clear that they should take steps to publicise the need to avoid idling to improve air quality and the penalties for failing to do so.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Hexham more like this
answering member printed Guy Opperman more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-02-06T14:06:53.4Zmore like thismore than 2024-02-06T14:06:53.4Z
answering member
4142
label Biography information for Guy Opperman more like this
tabling member
4048
label Biography information for Caroline Nokes more like this
1675179
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-12-04more like thismore than 2023-12-04
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport remove filter
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Exhaust Emissions remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 15 November 2023 to Question 369 on Motor Vehicles: Exhaust Emissions, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of the creation of a UK vehicle category on the (a) attractiveness for investment of the UK market, (b) availability of L-category vehicles to consumers and (c) role for L-Category vehicles as set out in the Transport Decarbonisation Plan. more like this
tabling member constituency Broxbourne more like this
tabling member printed
Sir Charles Walker more like this
uin 5003 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-12-12more like thismore than 2023-12-12
answer text <p>Vehicle categorisation is very important to enable effective regulation and enable investment planning by industry. The current, temporary, type-approval scheme for these L-category vehicles ends on 31<sup>st</sup> December 2027 and the Government expects to have a full GB approval scheme in place before then. We will consult stakeholders as part of this process and consider any evidence on the potential for additional categories.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South Cambridgeshire more like this
answering member printed Anthony Browne more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-12-12T14:11:03.773Zmore like thismore than 2023-12-12T14:11:03.773Z
answering member
4801
label Biography information for Anthony Browne more like this
tabling member
1493
label Biography information for Sir Charles Walker more like this
1675181
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-12-04more like thismore than 2023-12-04
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport remove filter
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Exhaust Emissions remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 15 November 2023 to Question 369 on Motor Vehicles: Exhaust Emissions, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of regulatory divergence with (a) the EU and (b) other markets on the UK L-Category sector. more like this
tabling member constituency Broxbourne more like this
tabling member printed
Sir Charles Walker more like this
uin 5005 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-12-11more like thismore than 2023-12-11
answer text <p>The UK’s exit from the European Union has provided the opportunity for this country to develop its own regulatory approach to decarbonising its entire fleet of new road vehicles, which will support UK industry and riders in the process. As previously stated in the answer to Question 369, the Government will consult on any future regulatory framework to deliver and enforce the end of sale dates for new non-zero emission L-category vehicles as is appropriate.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency South Cambridgeshire more like this
answering member printed Anthony Browne more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-12-11T12:33:12.17Zmore like thismore than 2023-12-11T12:33:12.17Z
answering member
4801
label Biography information for Anthony Browne more like this
tabling member
1493
label Biography information for Sir Charles Walker more like this
1667471
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-11-07more like thismore than 2023-11-07
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport remove filter
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Exhaust Emissions remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of granting a longer transition period for (a) manufacturers and (b) consumers to adapt to the phase out of new non zero emission L-category vehicles. more like this
tabling member constituency Mole Valley more like this
tabling member printed
Sir Paul Beresford more like this
uin 3 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-11-15more like thismore than 2023-11-15
answer text <p>The consultation on when to end the sale of new non-zero emission L-category vehicles (including mopeds and motorcycles) was open to responses from 14 July to 21 September 2022 and supported by a thorough programme of stakeholder engagement. The Department is now in the process of analysing the responses and will bring forward the Government’s response in due course.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South Cambridgeshire more like this
answering member printed Anthony Browne more like this
grouped question UIN
2 more like this
4 more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-11-15T12:30:37.793Zmore like thismore than 2023-11-15T12:30:37.793Z
answering member
4801
label Biography information for Anthony Browne more like this
tabling member
103
label Biography information for Sir Paul Beresford more like this
1667682
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-11-07more like thismore than 2023-11-07
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport remove filter
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Exhaust Emissions remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that transport infrastructure is adequately prepared before the phase-out of new non-zero emission L-Category vehicles comes into effect. more like this
tabling member constituency St Ives more like this
tabling member printed
Derek Thomas more like this
uin 365 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-11-15more like thismore than 2023-11-15
answer text <p>In March 2022 the Department for Transport published its EV Infrastructure Strategy, which set out its plans to accelerate the rollout of EV chargepoints. This infrastructure will also support the charging of zero emission L-Category vehicles. The strategy states that the Government’s expectation is that approximately 300,000 chargepoints will be installed across the UK by 2030, at a minimum.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is committed to continuing to work with the L-Category industry to support the transition to zero emission vehicles.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Hexham more like this
answering member printed Guy Opperman more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-11-15T16:31:01.267Zmore like thismore than 2023-11-15T16:31:01.267Z
answering member
4142
label Biography information for Guy Opperman more like this
tabling member
4532
label Biography information for Derek Thomas more like this
1667683
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-11-07more like thismore than 2023-11-07
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport remove filter
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Exhaust Emissions remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of the phase out dates for new non-zero emission L-Category vehicles on greenhouse gas emissions in each (a) region and (b) of the next ten years. more like this
tabling member constituency St Ives more like this
tabling member printed
Derek Thomas more like this
uin 366 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-11-15more like thismore than 2023-11-15
answer text <p>The consultation on when to end the sale of new non-zero emission L-category vehicles (including mopeds and motorcycles) was open to responses from 14 July to 21 September 2022 and supported by a thorough programme of stakeholder engagement with stakeholders. The Department is now in the process of analysing the responses and will bring forward the Government’s response in due course.</p><p>The Government will consult on any future regulatory framework to deliver and enforce the end of sale dates for new non-zero emission L-category vehicles as is appropriate. The Government keeps all its regulations under review to ensure that they are fit for purpose and futureproofed.</p><p>The UK’s exit from the European Union has provided the opportunity for this country to develop its own regulatory approach to decarbonising its entire fleet of new road vehicles, which will help to support UK industry in the process. The proposed end of sales dates for motorcycles positions the UK as a world leader in decarbonisation, will drive innovation and create a market for zero emission L-category vehicles.</p><p>The Government considers the greenhouse gas emissions of all sectors to ensure that it meet the UK’s legally binding net zero targets by 2050. The Government’s net zero commitment requires all sectors of the UK’s economy, including motorcycles, to deliver substantial cuts to emissions to end the UK’s contribution to climate change.</p>
answering member constituency South Cambridgeshire more like this
answering member printed Anthony Browne more like this
grouped question UIN
364 more like this
367 more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-11-15T12:36:56.41Zmore like thismore than 2023-11-15T12:36:56.41Z
answering member
4801
label Biography information for Anthony Browne more like this
tabling member
4532
label Biography information for Derek Thomas more like this
1667690
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-11-07more like thismore than 2023-11-07
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport remove filter
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Exhaust Emissions remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will (a) commission a public awareness campaign on the potential merits of owning an L-Category vehicle and (b) introduce (i) grants, (ii) incentives and (iii) other demand-side policies for the L-Category vehicle sector in the period before the phase-out of new non-zero emission L-category vehicles. more like this
tabling member constituency St Ives more like this
tabling member printed
Derek Thomas more like this
uin 368 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-11-15more like thismore than 2023-11-15
answer text <p>The UK Government’s Plug-in Vehicle Grants have been in place for over a decade. This includes the Plug-in Motorcycle Grant, which was introduced in 2017. It provides £500 towards eligible zero-emission L3 vehicles (motorcycles) and £150 towards eligible zero-emission L1 vehicles (mopeds). Through this grant, the Government has provided £8m funding to support the adoption of these vehicles.</p><p> </p><p>A consultation on when to end the sale of new non-zero emission L-category vehicles (including mopeds and motorcycles) was conducted earlier this year. The Department is analysing the responses and will publish a response in due course.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has no current plans to commission a specific public awareness campaign on the merits of owning an L-Category vehicle.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Hexham more like this
answering member printed Guy Opperman more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-11-15T15:42:01.583Zmore like thismore than 2023-11-15T15:42:01.583Z
answering member
4142
label Biography information for Guy Opperman more like this
tabling member
4532
label Biography information for Derek Thomas more like this
1667691
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-11-07more like thismore than 2023-11-07
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport remove filter
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Exhaust Emissions remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the proposed phase out dates for new non-zero emission L-Category vehicles on regulatory alignment with (a) the EU and (b) other markets. more like this
tabling member constituency St Ives more like this
tabling member printed
Derek Thomas more like this
uin 369 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-11-15more like thismore than 2023-11-15
answer text <p>The consultation on when to end the sale of new non-zero emission L-category vehicles (including mopeds and motorcycles) was open to responses from 14 July to 21 September 2022 and supported by a thorough programme of stakeholder engagement with stakeholders. The Department is now in the process of analysing the responses and will bring forward the Government’s response in due course.</p><p>The Government will consult on any future regulatory framework to deliver and enforce the end of sale dates for new non-zero emission L-category vehicles as is appropriate. The Government keeps all its regulations under review to ensure that they are fit for purpose and futureproofed.</p><p>The UK’s exit from the European Union has provided the opportunity for this country to develop its own regulatory approach to decarbonising its entire fleet of new road vehicles, which will help to support UK industry in the process. The proposed end of sales dates for motorcycles positions the UK as a world leader in decarbonisation, will drive innovation and create a market for zero emission L-category vehicles.</p><p>The Government considers the greenhouse gas emissions of all sectors to ensure that it meet the UK’s legally binding net zero targets by 2050. The Government’s net zero commitment requires all sectors of the UK’s economy, including motorcycles, to deliver substantial cuts to emissions to end the UK’s contribution to climate change.</p>
answering member constituency South Cambridgeshire more like this
answering member printed Anthony Browne more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-11-15T13:03:46.637Zmore like thismore than 2023-11-15T13:03:46.637Z
answering member
4801
label Biography information for Anthony Browne more like this
tabling member
4532
label Biography information for Derek Thomas more like this
1662309
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-09-21more like thismore than 2023-09-21
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport remove filter
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Exhaust Emissions remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the report by the RAC Foundation Is it necessary to reduce car mileage to meet our carbon emission goals?, published in February; in particular, the finding that at least 37 per cent of all miles driven by cars, taxis and vans will need to be zero emission by 2030. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Taylor of Warwick more like this
uin HL10429 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-10-02more like thismore than 2023-10-02
answer text <p>The UK is on track to meet its carbon budgets. The Government already has robust plans in place to decarbonise transport in line with the UK’s legally binding targets. These plans do not include any measures to reduce car mileage. The package of proposals and policies will continue to evolve to changing circumstances in order to utilise technological developments and address emerging challenges.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-10-02T11:29:10.887Zmore like thismore than 2023-10-02T11:29:10.887Z
answering member
4580
label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
tabling member
1796
label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick more like this
1660531
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-09-13more like thismore than 2023-09-13
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport remove filter
hansard heading Motor Vehicles: Exhaust Emissions remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when he plans to publish the final regulations for the zero emission car and van vehicle mandates. more like this
tabling member constituency Bath more like this
tabling member printed
Wera Hobhouse more like this
uin 199458 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-09-20more like thismore than 2023-09-20
answer text <p>The Department has recently consulted on the proposed ZEV mandate to gather stakeholder views on how the targets, trading schemes, and enforcement for this new policy framework should work. The Department will take these views into consideration as it is finalised and will bring forward the Government’s response to the consultation shortly.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire more like this
answering member printed Jesse Norman more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-09-20T08:26:56.133Zmore like thismore than 2023-09-20T08:26:56.133Z
answering member
3991
label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
tabling member
4602
label Biography information for Wera Hobhouse more like this