Question to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what recent discussions his Department has had with National Grid on its superfast charging network; and if he will make a statement.

Provision of rapid charging infrastructure at Motorway Service Areas will be an important part of the future electric vehicle charging network. The Office for Low Emission Vehicles has met with National Grid on three occasions in recent months as one of a number of stakeholders that we talk to regularly to ensure our electricity system is prepared for the rollout of electric vehicles.