Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 14111

Electric Vehicles

Tabled: 29 June 2026
Answered: 2 July 2026
Named Day

Question

Rebecca Smith

ConservativeSouth West Devon

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what her Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of introducing (a) procurement and (b) local content requirements for publicly supported vehicle purchases.

Answer

Keir Mather
The Government is committed to supporting British businesses, including vehicle producers. All public procurement and Government subsidy must be compatible with our obligations under international agreements and UK Government Procurement Guidance. All pro...

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