Written question asked by Blake Stephenson (Conservative) on Friday, 29 August 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 September 2025. It was answered by Lilian Greenwood (Labour) on Thursday, 4 September 2025 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Motor Vehicles: Sales

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make it her policy to defer the ban on the sale of new (a) petrol and (b) diesel vehicles indefinitely; and if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of such a deferment on the price of new cars.

Answer: The Government has provided crucial certainty to British industry by re-instating the 2030 phase-out date for new cars relying solely on internal combustion engines. We are committing £4.5 billion to support the public and our automakers on the journey to fully decarbonising new cars and vans by 2035, including £650 million specifically to reduce the prices of new EVs. The certainty these commitments provide industry unlocks investment and benefits British consumers.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 73488
Session: 2024-26
Related items: Motor Vehicles: Sales
Tuesday, 18 November 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Grouped for answer: Yes
Subjects: Motor vehicles Petrol Prices Regulation Sales Diesel
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