Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Matt Warman and Andrew Lewer

Tuesday 7th November 2017 Commons Chamber

[Matt Warman (Boston and Skegness) (Con)]

1. What steps he has taken to support the development of electric and autonomous vehicles.

[Andrew Lewer (Northampton South) (Con)]

6. What steps he is taking to support businesses that are developing connected and autonomous vehicles through the Midlands Engine.

[The Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (Greg Clark)]

Our industrial strategy capitalises on our strengths as we build the next generation of motor vehicles. In July, we committed £246 million to the Faraday Battery Challenge to make Britain a centre for the development of battery storage. I have also announced £51 million to fund automated vehicle testbeds across the country. I am delighted to say that in October Ford opened its new European Mobility headquarters in Britain.