Culture, Media and Sport – in the House of Commons at on 16 October 2025.
Will Forster
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Immigration and Asylum)
What steps she is taking to support the motorsport industry.
Stephanie Peacock
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport)
This Government are proud to play a part in the continued growth and success of the motorsport industry. We have recently published the advanced manufacturing sector plan, which has automotive at its heart, aiming to nearly double the annual business investment in the sector to £39 billion by 2035, with 84% of advanced manufacturing jobs based outside London.
Will Forster
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Immigration and Asylum)
As well as congratulating McLaren, which is based in my Constituency of Woking, for winning the Formula 1 constructors’ title for the second season in a row, will the Minister also agree to ask the Chancellor to change the tax on sustainable fuel, so that this country can continue to have a leading place in the motoring industry?
Stephanie Peacock
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport)
I would of course like to congratulate McLaren on back-to-back Formula 1 constructors’ championship victories, and I am sure the support it receives in Woking is no small part of that. Alongside the Secretary of State, I attended the British grand prix in the summer and witnessed McLaren and Britain’s own Lando Norris claim victory. My Department will continue to stay in close contact with Formula 1, and I will reflect his comments to the Chancellor.
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