Closed call for evidence

Mode shift grants review

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

Summary

Seeks views on the future of the Mode Shift Revenue Support and Waterborne Freight Grant schemes and the potential for successor schemes.

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Call for evidence description

The Mode Shift Revenue Support (MSRS) and Waterborne Freight Grant (WFG) have remained relatively unchanged since their inception due to adherence to EU state aid rules.

Their upcoming expiry means any new schemes will be introduced under the UK’s new domestic subsidy control regime, the Subsidy Control Act 2022, which offers an opportunity to introduce more flexible policies in line with government priorities.

This review explores the potential for any successor scheme(s) to address any issues and challenges identified. The roles of schemes in achieving environmental benefits will be an important issue in the consideration of what approach to take.

We invite stakeholders, experts and other interested parties to contribute their insights and evidence to inform this process.

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Published 4 December 2023
Last updated 9 January 2024 + show all updates
  1. This call for evidence has been extended until 2 February 2024.

  2. First published.