Proposal relating to the future of internal combustion engine vehicles
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WQ.25/2026
WRITTEN QUESTION TO THE MINISTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT BY DEPUTY I. GARDINER OF ST. HELIER NORTH
QUESTION SUBMITTED ON MONDAY 9th FEBRUARY 2026 ANSWER TO BE TABLED ON MONDAY 16th FEBRUARY 2026
Question
"Following the closure of the public consultation on proposals relating to the future of internal combustion engine vehicles, will the Minister advise –
- what actions, if any, he intends to take before the next election;
- in particular, whether he anticipates lodging a proposition for consideration by the States Assembly or making any related Ministerial Decision; and
- what indicative timetable, if any, has been established for the next steps?"
Answer
Following the closure of the public consultation on the 2030 phase-out of the importation and registration of petrol and diesel vehicles at the end of January, officers are now reviewing all submissions and producing the analysis that will be needed to support a decision on how to proceed with implementing policy TR5 of the States Assembly agreed Carbon Neutral Roadmap (P.74/2022). Accordingly:
- I have committed to make an announcement regarding the preferred approach to the phase-out of petrol and diesel vehicles before the coming election. This will happen after proper consideration of the consultation findings, the shifting positions of neighbouring jurisdictions and the economic impact assessment that has been undertaken.
- I will not be lodging a proposition for consideration by this States Assembly before the end of its term. Depending on the final implementation option agreed for this policy, one or more Ministerial Decisions may be made prior to the election, for example, to commence legislative drafting. In this case, any draft primary legislation or Regulations would subsequently be lodged for debate by the new States Assembly.
- The second principle identified for this phase-out is that: "Jersey should provide early clarity for motor traders and motorists, well in advance of 2030." We are working to confirm the preferred approach as soon as possible, to ensure everyone can prepare. An indicative timeline will be included in the forthcoming announcement.