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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Steve Fowler

Transport secretary meets with car industry to discuss 2030 petrol ban

Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander held a roundtable with leading vehicle manufacturers - (Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Transport secretary Heidi Alexander has met with representatives of the UK car industry as the deadline for submissions to the government’s consultation on the proposed phase out of petrol and diesel cars by 2030 nears.

A Department for Transport spokesperson told The Independent: “Last week, the Transport secretary held a constructive roundtable with leading vehicle manufacturers as part of the consultation on the 2030 phase out, as we continue to listen to and work closely with industry.

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