Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions he has had with Transport for London on the installation of rapid charging points; and what progress has been made on plans to install 150 rapid charging points by 2018.

The Office for Low Emission Vehicles(OLEV) has regular discussions with Transport for London about ultra low emission vehicles and charging infrastructure.

London was recently announced as one of four winners of the Go Ultra Low Cities Scheme. £13m is being awarded to support a range of measures, including rapid chargers, to increase the uptake of electric vehicles and make London an exemplar city for cleaner motoring. However, delivery of charging infrastructure in London, as set out in the Mayor’s “Ultra Low Emission Vehicle Delivery Plan”, is the responsibility of Transport for London in partnership with the London Boroughs.