Question to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what matters were discussed at his meeting with lawyers acting for claimants against Volkswagen on 22 February 2017.
The Government wants Volkswagen to face the appropriate legal consequences for their actions.
On the 22 February I met representatives of legal firms preparing civil action against Volkswagen. They set out how they believe the Government could support their action and I am now considering these requests.
As these matters relate to potential legal action it is not appropriate to comment further.