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Written question asked by Charlotte Nichols (Labour) on Friday, 2 June 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 6 June 2023. It was answered by Richard Holden (Conservative) on Monday, 12 June 2023 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Motor Vehicles: Exhaust Emissions

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether he plan to impose financial penalties on vehicle manufacturers who used defeat devices.

Answer

Under powers introduced under this government, the Secretary of State has civil powers to fine up to £50,000 in respect of defeat device usage per offence. If the offence is prosecuted as a criminal offence, in particularly serious cases in England that can increase to an unlimited fine.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
187252
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Exhaust emissions Motor vehicles Manufacturing industries Technology
Link
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