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Written question asked by Richard Holden (Conservative) on Monday, 29 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 July 2026 (named day). It was answered by Chris Bryant (Labour) on Thursday, 2 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.

Motor Vehicles: Manufacturing Industries

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, pursuant to the answer of 12 June 2026 to question 8232, what representations his Department has received from the UK automotive sector on proposed European automotive procurement and local content rules; and how those representations have informed the Government's engagement with the European Commission.

Answer

The Department for Business and Trade and its ministers have engaged extensively with automotive manufacturers, suppliers and industry bodies on the EU’s proposed Industrial Accelerator Act. These stakeholders have shared their views on the potential impacts of the Act’s proposed measures as they relate to the automotive sector.

My department has assessed these representations alongside its own analysis.

Working closely with automotive stakeholders, this evidence has informed the Government’s engagement with the European Commission at ministerial and official level. We have made clear that any proposals need to recognise the reality of the complex supply chains in the European automotive sector, of which the UK is an integral part.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
14302
Session
2026-27
Related items
Motor Vehicles: Manufacturing Industries
Friday, 12 June 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Motor vehicles Manufacturing industries Rules of origin UK relations with EU
Link
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