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Written question asked by Shivani Raja (Conservative) on Monday, 22 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 24 June 2026. It was answered by Chris McDonald (Labour) on Monday, 29 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.


Motor Vehicles: Software

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to ensure the long-term competitiveness of the UK automotive industry in the context of increasing reliance on software-defined vehicle technologies.

Answer

This Government is supporting the long-term competitiveness of the UK automotive industry by backing the technologies that will shape the next generation of vehicles. Our flagship DRIVE35 initiative is supporting research and development in zero emission vehicle technologies including software defined vehicle technologies, accelerating commercial scale up, and attracting investment in manufacturing.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
11823
Session
2026-27
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Software Motor vehicles Manufacturing industries
Link
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