Richard Burden
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(6Â years ago)
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Jesse Norman
As the hon. Lady will be aware, substantial scrappage schemes already exist in the market through the private sector, and those look to continue.
Richard Burden (Birmingham, Northfield) (Lab)
Expanding the charging infrastructure is a key part of encouraging people to switch to ultra-low emission vehicles, but does the Minister agree that the Government’s decision to cut the plug-in car grant and the home charging grant sends out contradictory signals? Will he commit to maintaining the current value of both grants in real terms, at least at their existing levels?