House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Government Support for UK Automotive Sector
30 June 2025 · Department for Business and Trade
Proposed by Sarah Jones Lab Croydon West
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At a glance
Key points
- Government announces 2 billion DRIVE35 programme to support UK automotive sector transition to zero emission vehicles.
- Minister requests parliamentary approval for up to 1bn disbursement under Section 8 of the Industrial Development Act 1982.
- Funding aims to support investment in zero-emission vehicle manufacturing and development until July 2030.
Issue summary
The Government has announced a new £2 billion DRIVE35 programme to support the UK automotive sector's transition to zero emission vehicles.
Action requested
The Minister requests parliamentary approval via Section 8 of the Industrial Development Act 1982 for the disbursement of up to £1bn towards DRIVE35 funding, aimed at supporting investment in zero-emission vehicle manufacturing and development until July 2030. Further details will be released in coming weeks.
Key facts
- Government announced a new £2 billion DRIVE35 programme.
- The programme supports R&D and capital investment over ten years for R&D funding, five years for capital funding.
- Parliamentary motion seeks authorisation to disburse up to £1bn via Section 8 of the Industrial Development Act 1982 until July 2030.
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