Business of the House

Euan Stainbank Excerpts

Thursday 19th March 2026 Commons Chamber

[Sir Alan Campbell]

The hon. Lady is right to raise concerns because it is right that MPs get the information that they need on behalf of their constituents. I will take this up with the relevant Minister and seek to get the answers that she wants.

[Euan Stainbank (Falkirk) (Lab)]

I understand the bus manufacturing expert panel held its final meeting this week, following Monday’s release of the 10-year zero emission bus order pipeline. The next five years are pivotal for the ZEB market to deliver the buses that we need. Especially crucial is further support for our British manufacturing sector, as 2025 saw foreign manufacturers obtain a majority market share of new registered zero emission buses for the first time. Will the Leader of the House encourage Transport Ministers to make a statement to Parliament on these important developments?

[Sir Alan Campbell]

We are committed to building a strong pipeline of future zero emission bus orders. The publication of the 10-year pipeline is a key milestone in this work and will boost British manufacturing. As a starter, I encourage my hon. Friend to raise his concerns at upcoming Transport questions on 26 March, but I will also raise with Ministers the prospect of updating the House in a statement, should that be necessary.