Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Simon Clarke and Anthony Mangnall

Tuesday 11th February 2020 Commons Chamber

[Mr Clarke]

We are consulting on the option of accelerating the phasing out of petrol and diesel cars, because the average lifespan of a vehicle is around 14 years, and if we are to hit our net zero targets by 2050, we need to be sensitive to that. I can reassure the right hon. Gentleman that we are listening carefully to the industry on this issue. Just last week, I met the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders for a productive conversation on how we can do this in a way that supports the sector.

[Anthony Mangnall (Totnes) (Con)]

5. What fiscal steps he is taking to help small businesses.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Simon Clarke and Anthony Mangnall

Tuesday 7th January 2020 Commons Chamber

[Mr Clarke]

The whole United Kingdom needs to work together to make sure that we deliver on our climate goals. We clearly need a diverse energy mix to help to deliver on that, and nuclear has a clear role to play within that settlement. We are very clear that we obviously monitor all projects to make sure they deliver maximum value for money, but we do need some baseload power.

[Anthony Mangnall (Totnes) (Con)]

T1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.