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
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether he plan to impose financial penalties on vehicle manufacturers who used defeat devices.
- Answer
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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
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- 2023-06-12 12:37:14 +0100
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