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Written question asked by Richard Burden (Labour) on Wednesday, 18 January 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 20 January 2017. It was answered by John Hayes (Conservative) on Wednesday, 25 January 2017 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Volkswagen

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions he has had with the European Commission on infringement procedures it is taking against the UK and other EU countries related to the Volkswagen Group and obligations under EU vehicle type approval legislation.

Answer

The Government received an Infringement Notice from the European Commission on 8th December 2016 and is required to reply within two months. We have not discussed this with the Commission, but will respond in the strongest terms.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
60639
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Exhaust emissions EU action Motor vehicles Testing Volkswagen
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk