Here are the climate-related sections of speeches by MPs during the Commons debate Draft Clean Air Zones Central Services (Fees) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026.
14:32 Simon Lightwood (Labour)
We are making record levels of investment in our road network, including a £7 billion commitment to tackle potholes and improve local maintenance. Alongside that, we are supporting the transition to cleaner transport, including through the £2 billion electric car grant, which is helping drivers move to zero emission vehicles. It has already helped 120,000 UK drivers to do that since July 2025.
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14:52 Simon Lightwood (Labour)
Most motorists entering a clean air zone will pay no charge at all because their vehicle is compliant, and the proportion is likely to continue to increase. The Government’s £2 billion electric car grant has helped 120,000 UK drivers move to zero emission vehicles since July 2025.
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