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HANSARDElectric Vehicle Charging InfrastructureI know that the global challenges facing the automotive industry have been significant over the past couple of months. During the ZEV mandate consultation, my right hon. Friend…27 Mar 2025HANSARDTransportLast year, the UK was the largest market in Europe for EV vehicles.24 Feb 2025HANSARDTransportLast year, the UK was the largest market in Europe—in fact, in the world—for EV vehicles. [ Official Report , 13 February 2025; Vol. 762, c. 380.] Written correction submitted by…24 Feb 2025HANSARDElectric VehiclesI wonder whether the shadow Minister has actually met any vehicle manufacturers. If he had, he would know that they are investing incredibly heavily in the switch to battery…13 Feb 2025HANSARDElectric VehiclesWhat an absolutely astonishing intervention by the shadow Minister. It was his Government who introduced the zero emission vehicle mandate, and we are not proposing to change the…13 Feb 2025HANSARDRoad SafetyThe last Labour Government halved the number of people killed on our roads each year. Under the Conservatives that progress stalled, with only a 12% reduction between 2010 and…13 Feb 2025HANSARDElectric VehiclesMy hon. Friend’s expertise in the field is welcome. Showcasing the benefits of EV ownership and the growth of the public charging point network are vital to supporting the…13 Feb 2025HANSARDEast Coast Main LineThe Department recognises the critical importance of the east coast main line and has invested £4 billion in a combination of infrastructure enhancements and rolling stock…13 Feb 2025HANSARDElectric VehiclesThe hon. Member makes an important point: we need to ensure that there is access everywhere across our nation to electric vehicle charging points. In the autumn Budget, we…13 Feb 2025HANSARDElectric VehiclesMy hon. Friend will be pleased to know that one in three used electric cars are now under £20,000, and data suggests that owners should expect an EV to last just as long as an…13 Feb 2025HANSARDTransport Infrastructure: Rural CommunitiesI thank the hon. Lady for that question. Improving accessibility in our railways stations is incredibly important. I am sure that the Rail Minister will be happy to write to her…13 Feb 2025HANSARDElectric VehiclesThe Government support zero emission vehicles through taxation incentives, vehicle grants and funding infrastructure roll-out. In January, EV sales were 42% higher than in January…13 Feb 2025HANSARDTransport Infrastructure: Rural CommunitiesMy hon. Friend is a fantastic champion for the needs of his rural constituents. The central mission of this Government is to support economic growth, and this is one of a number…13 Feb 2025HANSARDElectric VehiclesIt is great to hear about Newham council’s partnership that was developed under my hon. Friend’s leadership. The £381 million local EV infrastructure fund does just as he…13 Feb 2025HANSARDEast Coast Main LineThe east coast digital programme is delivering digital signalling on 100 miles of the east coast main line. The technology will deliver an inherent improvement to service…13 Feb 2025HANSARDTransport Infrastructure: Rural CommunitiesThe Government recognise the importance of high quality transport infrastructure as part of a well-functioning, integrated transport network. We are supporting all local…13 Feb 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsThis Government stand with local road users who are frustrated by roadworks that cause unnecessary disruption. While councils and utility companies should always work together to…13 Feb 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs my hon. Friend knows, delivering a transport system that meets local, regional and national needs will play a vital role in delivering the missions of this Government. I…13 Feb 2025HANSARDRoad SafetyI commend my hon. Friend for her support for safer roads. National Highways has undertaken several safety studies on sections of the A34. I am aware that improvement works took…13 Feb 2025HANSARDElectric VehiclesAs I am sure the hon. Member knows, there has been a rapid increase in the roll-out of electric charging points—it was up by more than 40% last year. However, she is absolutely…13 Feb 2025