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[Written Question] To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate her Department has made of the proportion

UK Parliament Written Questions Monday 06 July 2026, 08:52 UTC By Sir Ashley Fox 1 min read
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Sir Ashley Fox Answering Body: Department for Transport Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate her Department has made of the proportion of light commercial vans that will require at least one enroute charging stop during a typical working day following the transition to zero emission vans.

Question by: Sir Ashley Fox Answering Body: Department for Transport Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate her Department has made of the proportion of light commercial vans that will require at least one enroute charging stop during a typical working day following the transition to zero emission vans.
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