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Written question asked by Rachael Maskell (Labour) on Thursday, 14 September 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 September 2023. It was answered by Chris Philp (Conservative) on Thursday, 21 September 2023 on behalf of the Home Office.


Bicycles: Locks and Keys

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will hold discussions with industry representatives on the potential merits of bringing forward proposals to establish security standards for bike locks.

Answer

The Department for Transport and Active Travel England are working with the police-led National Cycle Crime Group to support regional cycle crime enforcement partnerships and raise awareness of better security, especially around effective ways for people to secure their cycles.

The Home Office has no plans to introduce security standards for bike locks.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
199651
Session
2022-23
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Bicycles Security Locks and keys
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk