Written Question: ZEV Mandate

Lord Moylan: To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to relax, suspend or repeal the zero emission vehicle mandate; and what assessment they have made of the impact of the mandate on vehicle manufacturing, investment and employment in the UK.

Minister of State, Department for Transport (Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill. CBE):

The Government has a long-standing commitment to publish a review of the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate to ensure we are taking a pragmatic and balanced approach to the ZEV transition that works for industry. We intend to conclude the review in the next six months. This will include a public consultation, which will set out the relevant analysis undertaken as part of the review process.