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Asked by Peter

AQW 20976/22-27 Written question to the Minister for Infrastructure

To ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether his Department is considering the removal of the C1 licence requirement for electric vans, in order to bring Northern Ireland in line with Great Britain on the issue of licence derogation.

Asked by Peter McReynolds MLA on 21 January 2025

  • Answered
  • Written
  • Priority
Tabled
21 January 2025
Answer due by
24 January 2025
Answered
24 January 20253 days after tabling
Department
Department for Infrastructure
Priority question
Yes

Answer

The introduction of similar licencing changes here would be subject to the outcome of a public consultation process. The Department plans to commence work on this as soon as resources allow.

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