Written question asked by Julian Knight (Conservative) on Monday, 31 October 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 November 2016. It was answered by Brandon Lewis (Conservative) on Tuesday, 8 November 2016 on behalf of the Home Office.

Motor Vehicles: Theft

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps the Government is taking to stop thieves using software to override keyless car entry systems to steal vehicles and contents.

Answer: The Government has been working with the police and the motor industry to develop a clear and common understanding of the changing nature of vehicle theft, including through the compromise of modern electronic security systems. This has helped us to form a clearer and shared understanding with the police and industry of the methods used and what can be done to tackle these crimes, including through security improvements by manufacturers, targeted enforcement action by the police and changes in the way that consumers protect their vehicles.

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