Zero-emission Vehicle Mandate

Lord Markham Excerpts

Thursday 17th October 2024 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Blake of Leeds (Lab)]

In terms of clear answers, I thought I had made it absolutely clear that I am not able to comment at this point in time.

[Lord Markham (Con)]

We definitely did not get a clear answer to the question of whether ordinary people can afford these types of car. Perhaps the Minister would like another opportunity to answer that one.

[Baroness Blake of Leeds (Lab)]

I made it absolutely clear that we are talking about affordability across the piece. The new car market is a relatively small part of cars coming in altogether. Affordability is very much an objective on this side of the House, and I do not think we need any lectures at all on how we make sure that all people can benefit from improving manufacturing and living standards.