To ask the Minister of Finance whether he intends to require (i) the purchase; and (ii) lease of all new vehicles by the public sector to be zero emissions vehicles.

CPD through its Fleet contracts can procure any type of vehicle from electric, to plug in hybrid to standard fossil fuel. However the choice is a matter for the Department and/or Arms Length Body who hold the budget.

I tabled a paper on social value, which included a target of working towards net zero greenhouse gas emissions, to the Procurement Board on 16 December 2020. I have invited comments from the Board and once agreed, I will seek endorsement from Executive colleagues. This will impact on future specifications for the purchase and lease of new vehicles.