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Written question asked by Paul Flynn (Labour) on Monday, 7 December 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 10 December 2015 (named day). It was answered by Lord McLoughlin (Conservative) on Thursday, 10 December 2015 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Motor Vehicles: Exhaust Emissions

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what progress his Department has made on the motor vehicle emissions retesting programme.

Answer

The Secretary of State for Transport’s written statement of 10 Nov 2015 advised that the programme was underway and that he would keep the House informed of progress.


The Vehicle Certification Agency has tested 7 independently sourced vehicles at a commercial laboratory. Two more laboratories will increase the volume of tests in the New Year. We intend to test approximately 40 vehicles and a report will be published next spring.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
902647
Session
2015-16
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Exhaust emissions Motor vehicles Testing
Link
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