Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Bayo Alaba and Heidi Alexander

Thursday 16th July 2026 Commons Chamber

[Heidi Alexander]

What we will not do is make the same mistakes as the right hon. Gentleman’s party made in government. When the former Prime Minister cancelled the 2030 phase-out date for the sale of new pure diesel and petrol vehicles, demand plummeted. We will not change the 2030 phase-out date for pure internal combustion engine vehicles, and we will not change the 2035 phase-out date for hybrids. In this role, I have worked closely with car manufacturers. We introduced new flexibilities last year, and we are talking to them again about a review, which will be completed in the next six months. If I have the pleasure of sparring with the right hon. Gentleman over the Dispatch Box in the coming months, I will be happy to provide him with a further update on that, as soon as the work is completed.

[Mr Bayo Alaba (Southend East and Rochford) (Lab)]

15. What support her Department provides to areas with high levels of road congestion.