Written question asked by Euan Stainbank (Labour) on Monday, 16 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 18 March 2026. It was answered by Simon Lightwood (Labour) on Tuesday, 24 March 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Buses: Electric Vehicles
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what consideration has been given to the potential merits of using powers in the Procurement Act 2023 to block non-treaty states from procurement of zero emissions buses following the announcement of departmental funding for 484 electric buses.
- Answer
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The procurement of buses is carried out by Local Transport Authorities or bus operators, not the Department for Transport.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 121169
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Buses Electric vehicles Procurement Treaties
- Legislation
- Procurement Act 2023
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- 2026-03-24 10:20:52 +0000
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