Context
The MP noted that approximately 58,000 households in County Durham are unable to charge their vehicles at home due to lack of infrastructure.
Question
Some 58,000 households in County Durham, including many in my constituency, are unable to charge their vehicles at home. What support are the Government giving to innovative local schemes such as kerb charging so that we can make electric vehicles more accessible for all my constituents?
Answer from The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Lilian Greenwood)
My hon. Friend will be pleased to hear that charge point numbers increased by 45% in rural areas such as the one he represents, and that the North East combined authority received almost £17.3 million from the local electric vehicle infrastructure fund, which means more public charge points for his constituents. We are also supporting cross-pavement solutions that provide safe charging options for those without driveways.
Not addressed: The response did not address kerb charging or innovative schemes specifically mentioned by the MP.
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