Electric Vehicles and Bicycles Debate

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Department: Department for Transport
Wednesday 9th May 2018

(5 years, 10 months ago)

Westminster Hall
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Kirstene Hair Portrait Kirstene Hair
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Of course I agree. The Scottish Government also had a scheme for people who wanted to upgrade their cars, but that funding dried up very quickly. If the Scottish Government are to get fully behind this issue, they too must put money forward and engage the public to get involved.

Anna McMorrin Portrait Anna McMorrin (Cardiff North) (Lab)
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On that point, the Welsh Government are investing £2 million in infrastructure to get a network of rapid charging points on the major roads across Wales. We want the UK Government to make that type of investment and keep it rolling to encourage such infrastructure.

Kirstene Hair Portrait Kirstene Hair
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The hon. Lady is right. We need to get infrastructure built quickly, specifically in rural areas, but also in main towns and on roads, so that people can get geared up for this transformation.