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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Support for Motorists

Thursday 8 February 2024 · 3 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • The Government have not increased fuel duty since January 2011 and extended a 5p cut in fuel duty for another year.
  • The Government argue that helping roll out electric vehicles is their responsibility, not addressing ULEZ expansion directly.
  • The Government have provided 2 billion in support for electric vehicle owners and charge point companies.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Steve Tuckwell
Economy Transport
Context

Fuel prices have increased due to geopolitical events, affecting many low-income drivers. The Mayor of London's ULEZ expansion has also impacted residents in outer London.

Question

What steps he is taking to support low-income motorists given the recent fuel price volatility and the impact of ULEZ expansions?

Answer from Anthony Browne

The Government are helping low-income motorists by keeping down the cost of motoring. There has been no increase in fuel duty since January 2011, and a 5p cut from fuel duty was extended for another year. This cut, along with the inflation freeze, has saved the average car driver around £100 this year.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific measures to address the impact of ULEZ expansion were not addressed.

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Q2 Steve Tuckwell
Transport Energy
Context

The Mayor of London's Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) expansion has penalised many residents, especially those on lower incomes.

Question

Will he commit to continuing to work with me and colleagues from across outer London to ensure that we are doing all we can to lessen the financial burden on all motorists due to the ULEZ expansion?

Answer from Anthony Browne

The Government's responsibility is to help roll out electric vehicles. The Mayor of London's scrappage scheme is underfunded and slow, a direct consequence of Labour's failure to keep promises to Londoners. The only remedy for Londoners is to vote in Susan Hall.

Not addressed: Commitment to work with the questioner on alleviating ULEZ financial burdens.

How: Changing Subject To Voting

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Q3 Wera Hobhouse Lib Dem Bath
Climate Energy
Context

Electric vehicles are out of reach for many low-income car owners, and public charging points cost more than home charging options.

Question

We need to incentivise people from all incomes to participate in the green transition. However, electric vehicles are totally out of reach for most car owners, especially those on low incomes. Will the Government close this gap to ensure that everybody is getting a fair deal?

Answer from Anthony Browne

The Government have given £2 billion-worth of support to owners of electric vehicles and to charge point companies. The zero emission vehicle mandate ensures that 22% of vehicle sales this year are zero emission.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific measures for public charging points or VAT were not addressed.

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