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Written question asked by Steve Baker (Conservative) on Tuesday, 6 July 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 8 July 2021. It was answered by Kit Malthouse (Conservative) on Wednesday, 14 July 2021 on behalf of the Home Office.

Motor Vehicles: Theft

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Transport on encouraging vehicle manufacturers to take steps to help prevent the theft of keyless vehicles.

Answer

The Government is committed to tackling vehicle crime as a priority. We continue to work closely with the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) lead for vehicle crime, through the National Vehicle Crime Working Group, which includes representatives from the motor industry and Department for Transport, to take forward a programme of work. This work is overseen by the Government’s Crime and Justice Taskforce.

As part of this programme, the National Vehicle Crime Working Group has established a horizon-scanning group to identify potential future trends, threats and vulnerability in vehicle security and vehicle-related crime. We will continue to engage closely with academics, vehicle manufacturers and policing leads to undertake research and implement actions to mitigate future opportunities to criminally exploit technological and design changes in the automotive industry.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
28164
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Motor vehicles Theft Locks and keys
Link
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