Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the effectiveness of the electric vehicle pavement channels grant to date; how many local authorities have received funding from that grant; and what estimate they have made of the number of households who have been assisted by that grant.

Over 80% of eligible local authorities have applied to the Electric Vehicle Pavement Channel Grant, launched in August last year, and nearly all grants have been issued. Local authorities are beginning to launch schemes for their residents. Over time the funding will support the installation of thousands of pavement channels across England, helping residents benefit from convenient charging and domestic electricity tariffs. Government will continue to support local authorities to deliver through guidance, promotion of best practice and one-to-one support.