Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lorraine Beavers and James Murray

Tuesday 9th December 2025 Commons Chamber

[James Murray]

I think the hon. Gentleman is referring to the changes we announced in the Budget in relation to electric vehicles and their contribution towards public finances. If people drive electric vehicles, wherever in the country they drive them, they benefit from investment in roads and maintenance alongside those of us who drive petrol cars, so it is important to ensure that we make the tax system fit for the future. This is a decision that people have talked about for many years. The hon. Gentleman’s party ducked it, alongside many other difficult decisions, but we are taking them head-on to ensure that we are fit and stable for the future.

[Lorraine Beavers (Blackpool North and Fleetwood) (Lab)]

T1.   If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.