Question to the Department for Business and Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps she is taking in response to the US Inflation Reduction Act to safeguard UK electric vehicle and battery manufacturing industries; and whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of that Act on the motor industry in the North East.

As automotive manufacturing is vital in delivering the Government’s agendas including levelling up in regions such as the North East, we are determined to ensure the UK remains one of the best locations in the world for the sector.

The Government continues to work both internationally and domestically to understand and minimise the impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act on British business. Building on existing interventions we will take decisive action in the coming months to ensure future investment in zero emission vehicle manufacturing.