Discussing the government's ultra low emission vehicle
strategy. This is the text of the speech as drafted, which may differ slightly
from the delivered version.
Introduction
Thank you Brendan and good morning ladies and gentlemen.
Today (4 September 2013) is one of the days when I really
enjoy being a minister. I am out of the office talking to the people who are
actively involved in helping to deliver the department’s twin key objectives –
to create growth for the British economy and to help reduce our environmental
footprint.
Looking around the exhibition I see the very best of what
the UK automotive industry has to offer, the result of technical and
engineering brilliance, business acumen and foresight.