Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 95276

Motor Vehicles: Manufacturing Industries

Tabled: 27 November 2025
Answered: 4 December 2025

Question

Euan Stainbank

LabourFalkirk

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she intends to conduct a review of technical service arrangements involving non-European vehicle manufacturing and regulatory entities to ensure alignment with UK/EU regulatory standards.

Answer

Simon Lightwood
I am satisfied that that the current type approval regime ensures that only reputable and trustworthy entities are involved in the certification process.