Question to the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, pursuant to the Answer of 13 October 2026 to Question 29628 on Cars: Manufacturing Industries, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of Zero Emission Vehicle mandate compliance costs on (a) investment in UK vehicle manufacturing, (b) UK vehicle production and (c) employment in the automotive sector.

The Department continues to monitor factors affecting investment, production and employment in the UK automotive sector, including the impact of regulatory requirements and associated compliance costs alongside wider factors including trade policy, energy and production costs, and measures influencing zero emission vehicle demand, such as the Electric Car Grant and charging infrastructure. It would not be appropriate to disclose insights from confidential, commercially sensitive discussions with industry. The Government remains committed to supporting a competitive UK automotive sector, securing investment and safeguarding manufacturing and jobs as the industry transitions to zero emission vehicles.