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Written question asked by Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 2 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 September 2026 (named day). It was answered by Simon Lightwood (Labour) on Monday, 7 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Buses: Procurement

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many buses does she expect to be built in the UK under the 10-year bus procurement process.

Answer

The Department does not hold the information requested.

At the final meeting of the UK Bus Manufacturing Expert Panel in March 2026, Mayoral Combined Authorities (MCAs) agreed a set of commitments. These included applying a minimum 10% social value weighting in all future bus procurement exercises. This means that, when procuring buses, MCAs will consider the positive impact that a manufacturer has on society, the environment, and local communities as part of their decision-making process.

It was also agreed that the 10-year zero-emission bus order pipeline will be reviewed and updated regularly to provide a forward view of expected demand, helping UK bus manufacturers to plan effectively and compete for future orders.

We will continue to engage with and work alongside the industry to support a competitive UK bus manufacturing sector.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
26502
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Buses Manufacturing industries Procurement
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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