Electric Buses 2020-03-18
2020-03-18
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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.
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?
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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