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To conclude, these regulations will support the uptake of 3.5 to 4.25 tonne zero-emission vans by removing regulatory barriers to their use. The changes to both the roadworthiness testing requirements and the drivers’ hours rules will reduce administrative burdens and ensure that operators choosing to transition to a zero-emission van are not subject to more onerous obligations than those using equivalent internal combustion engine vans. Supporting van operators to make the switch to using a zero-emission van will reduce emissions from the transport sector and support vehicle manufacturers in reaching targets included in the zero-emission vehicle mandate. I hope noble Lords will join me in supporting these measures.