Electric Vehicle Charge Points Debate

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Department: Department for Transport

Electric Vehicle Charge Points

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Wednesday 26th January 2022

(2 years, 10 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Vere of Norbiton Portrait Baroness Vere of Norbiton (Con)
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I will not repeat what I have said about the consultation. Certainly, payment and reliability will all be parts of our response to that. The noble Baroness will know that 80% of charging happens at home; the Government are therefore supporting people to put in their own chargers at home where they are able to. For those who are unable to, we are very much focused on on-street charging near homes and offices, and we are providing funding for that to happen.

Lord Flight Portrait Lord Flight (Con)
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My Lords, I discovered to my surprise some time ago that Westminster did not charge for charging. Is there a system whereby all local authorities and providers can be organised to render appropriate charging?

Baroness Vere of Norbiton Portrait Baroness Vere of Norbiton (Con)
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I apologise to my noble friend—I was not aware that Westminster did not charge. That may be an anomaly and not something that can go on for ever.