Written question asked by Lord Whitehead (Labour) on Tuesday, 1 July 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 July 2003. It was answered by David Jamieson (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 July 2003 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Dept for Transport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans he has to expand the scheme of assistance available to purchasers of electric-petrol hybrid vehicles to include those leasing such vehicles.

Answer: Dr. Whitehead: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what plans he has to expand the scheme of assistance available to purchasers of electric-petrol hybrid vehicles to include those leasing such vehicles. [123584] Mr. Jamieson: The Government recognise that hybrid vehicles can provide useful environmental benefits over conventionally powered vehicles and that hybrid technology may provide a bridge between internal combustion engines and fuel cells. The Government support the take-up of hybrid vehicles with PowerShift purchase grants of £1,000. These grants are already available to support the purchase of hybrid vehicles for leasing, as well as to private motorists and business buying for their own use.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 123584; 408 c687-8W;408 c685-6W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Finance Government assistance Leasing Alternative fuels Hybrid vehicles
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk