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Written question asked by Richard Burden (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 November 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 November 2015. It was answered by Andrew Jones (Conservative) on Thursday, 19 November 2015 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Motor Vehicles: Exhaust Emissions

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Statement of 10 November 2015 HCWS301, how many (a) types and (b) brands of vehicles he estimates (i) the UK, (ii) Germany and (iii) other countries will test as part of the broader testing programme for emissions deficiencies.

Answer

The cost of the evaluation programme are still being developed, but it is estimated that testing could cost up to £15,000 per vehicle.


We have approved a budget of £675,000 from public funds to ensure that this important work can proceed. However, we have also agreed with ministers in Germany and in France that we will collaborate and secure best value for the taxpayer.


The UK programme will consider, without bias, vehicles from 19 manufacturers. The programme will assess approximately 70 different models. However, we have been in contact with ministers in Germany and in France and we have agreed that we should work cooperatively to ensure that we rationalise our respective test programmes to avoid duplication of testing.


The cost of recalling the vehicles in the UK will be met by Volkswagen group and will not fall to the public purse.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
16004
Session
2015-16
Related items
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Exhaust emissions Motor vehicles Testing
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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