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Written question asked by Kenneth Stevenson (Labour) on Tuesday, 3 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 5 June 2025. It was answered by Lilian Greenwood (Labour) on Thursday, 5 June 2025 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Large Goods Vehicles: Carbon Emissions

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment her Department has made of the potential economic merits of introducing a Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate for Heavy Duty Vehicles.

Answer

The Government believes that more needs to be done to decarbonise the road freight sector. We are considering our regulatory approach to decarbonise new non-zero emission heavy goods vehicles and will engage with stakeholders in due course.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
57062
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Large goods vehicles Carbon emissions
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk