New Regulation Divides UK Car Market, Parliament Seeks Public Input
A new regulation, SI 2025/796, has sparked concern among lawmakers and citizens alike. Introduced by the Labour Government, this regulation risks dividing the UK's internal car market and treating citizens unfairly across the UK. The House of Lords Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee has been alerted to its potential impact and is urging public engagement.
The regulation, which creates two separate car markets in the UK - one for Great Britain and another for Northern Ireland - has been flagged as politically and legally important. It could lead to significant price disparities, with the same new car potentially costing £4,000 more in Northern Ireland due to EU rules still applying there. This discrepancy undermines the principle of Brexit and could strain the Union.
The Committee has asked citizens to voice their concerns by emailing [email protected] before noon on Tuesday, 22nd July. This public engagement is crucial in bringing the regulation's implications to the full attention of Parliament.
SI 2025/796, with its potential to divide the UK's internal car market and create unfair pricing disparities, is a pressing issue. The House of Lords Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee's call for public engagement highlights the importance of this regulation and its impact on the Union. Citizens are encouraged to make their voices heard before the deadline.
