Electric Vehicle Usage 2021-11-17
2021-11-17
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Q1
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The question focuses on the steps being taken by the Government to encourage electric vehicle usage specifically in Wales.
What steps the Government are taking to encourage electric vehicle usage in Wales?
The UK Government are committed to supporting electric vehicle usage in Wales, as well as across the rest of the UK, which is why we have introduced a ban on the sale of all new petrol and diesel cars from 2030 and introduced the on-street residential charge point scheme.
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Specific initiatives for Wales were not detailed
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Q2
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The questioner welcomes the rapid change to electric vehicles but expresses concern about rural areas falling behind. He specifically asks for support on installing more rapid chargers.
I welcome the rapid change to electric vehicles but am sure the Minister will agree that we must not let rural areas fall behind. This is an issue for Wales, but it also affects all parts of these islands, including my constituency in the Scottish Borders. What are the Government doing to support the installation of more rapid chargers in rural areas to encourage more people to make the switch to electric vehicles?
My hon. Friend will be aware that the UK Government recently granted £187,000 from the UK community renewal fund to help the project in his constituency to provide electric vehicle charging points across the Scottish Borders. The UK Government will continue to support the installation of electric charge points through various schemes, including the £2.5 billion that has been committed to plug-in vehicle grants and charging infrastructure programmes.
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