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Electric Buses

Wednesday 18 March 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • John Spellar asked the Minister about discussions to ensure future zero-emission bus orders are built in Britain.
  • The Minister responded that the Prime Minister announced funding for at least 4,000 new zero-emission buses in England.
  • The Minister indicated a desire to work with UK companies like Wrights in Ballymena to secure bus orders.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 John Spellar Lab Warley
Transport Climate
Context

The UK Government is providing £50 million for ultra low emission public transport in Northern Ireland, and the question discusses ensuring that new electric bus orders benefit Northern Irish manufacturers like Wrightbus.

Question

What discussions has the Minister had with the Secretary of State for Transport to ensure that future orders of zero-emission buses are built in Britain, especially considering National Express's current order is being constructed elsewhere?

Answer from Robin Walker

The right hon. Gentleman makes a very good point; the Prime Minister announced new funding for zero-emission buses in England, aiming for at least 4,000 new vehicles and we want to work with industry to ensure orders flow to UK companies like Wrights in Ballymena.

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