§ Tim LoughtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what his Department's policy is on providing collaboration funding for development of fuel reduction technology with British companies; and whether it is the policy of his Department to seek tenders for other European companies before awarding such funding. [72317]
§ Mr. JamiesonThe Department's New Vehicle Technology Fund supports the development of clean and low-carbon vehicles and technologies The Fund invites proposals and provides funding towards the costs of successful projects.
Invitations and funding are not restricted to British companies and applications currently being assessed involve a range of British, European and international collaborators.