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Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Wednesday, 25 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 April 2026. It was answered by Dan Jarvis (Labour) on Monday, 13 April 2026 on behalf of the Home Office.

Police: Vehicles

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many police forces are currently using Chinese software connected vehicles within their fleets.

Answer

Police forces are operationally independent; this includes the procurement and use of vehicles. The Home Office does not routinely collect information on vehicle types within Police fleets.

The Home Office works closely with the National Technical Authorities, Police Digital Service, National Police Chief’s Council (NPCC), alongside other Government Departments, to fully understand and address cyber vulnerabilities, proportional to the threat. This collaborative effort covers all connected vehicles, including those using Chinese software

NPCC have shared guidance to all Chief Constables on understanding and effectively managing risks from Connected Vehicles. We will continue to work with partners to ensure the guidance remains up to date and that forces follow guidance appropriately.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
123958
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Software China Police Vehicles
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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