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Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Thursday, 21 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 June 2026. It was answered by Keir Mather (Labour) on Tuesday, 2 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Cars: Manufacturing Industries

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent estimate she has made of the number of small-volume car manufacturers that will be exempt from the ban on new petrol and diesel cars in 2030.

Answer

In April 2025, the Government set out that small and micro volume manufacturers will be exempt from the 2030 phase out date for new pure petrol and diesel cars. The Government will continue to work with the low volume manufacturing sector as proposals to implement the phase out are finalised.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
3933
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Cars Exemptions Manufacturing industries Petrol Diesel
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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