The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency's Market Surveillance Unit (MSU) actively monitors the market, investigates mis-selling, and can take appropriate action in line with its statutory remit. The MSU has established a process for notifying online marketplaces of non-compliant e-bikes where listings do not make clear that they cannot legally be used on the road.

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) does not currently hold data on the number of fires caused by lithium-ion battery failures attended by Fire and Rescue Services in e-bikes and e-scooters or any other forms of transport.

MHCLG collects data on incidents attended by Fire and Rescue Services (FRSs), with this data including the cause of the fire and the source of the ignition. This data is published in a variety of publications, available here. This does not yet include data on whether fire incidents attended were caused by lithium-ion failures.

The Fire and Rescue Analysis Platform (FaRDaP) is now used for the collection of fire and rescue incident data, and work is ongoing to review and update the information collected, including consideration of whether data covering the role of lithium-ion batteries in fire incidents can be captured in future.

In addition, the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) conducts research into product safety risks associated with lithium-ion batteries and are working closely with MHCLG and other Government Departments to develop this knowledge base. A report from January 2025 by the OPSS that covers the root causes of fire incidents often associated with lithium-ion battery failures is available here.

The requested data is not collated by the National Health Service. The Office for Product Safety and Standards does record and publish data on casualties from notified e-bike and e-scooter fires, but reporting is voluntary and does not capture the full national total or represent a complete statistical estimate of all incidents across the United Kingdom.

On the wider issue raised, the Government is strengthening e-bike and e-scooter safety through ongoing e-scooter trials, improved lithium-ion battery safety and stronger enforcement against unsafe or illegally modified vehicles.

This information is not readily available and could only be provided at disproportionate cost.

Guidance for deputies managing Court Funds Office accounts is a matter for Office of the Public Guardian (OPG), an executive agency of the Ministry of Justice (MoJ).

This information is not readily available and could only be provided at disproportionate cost.

Local authorities have powers to remove e-bikes and e-scooters left obstructing open air spaces.

Enforcement of illegal or irresponsible e-bike or e-scooter use is a matter for the police. Using private e-scooters or e-bikes that are not electrically assisted pedal cycles on public roads can result in criminal prosecution, points on a user’s driving licence and/or the e-scooter being impounded.

The Crime and Policing Act 2026 gives local councils powers to ban persistent offenders from certain areas where they are causing harm through new Respect Orders.

The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 will enable local leaders to determine how shared cycle schemes must operate and it will allow them to set requirements on managing abandoned rental e-cycles.

Police already have powers to seize e-scooters and e-bikes where they are being used unlawfully. Under section 165A of the Road Traffic Act 1988, police may seize motor vehicles being driven without insurance or a valid licence. This can include privately owned e-scooters and illegally modified e-bikes where they meet the legal definition of a motor vehicle.

Through the Crime and Policing Act, police no longer need to issue a warning before seizing vehicles used anti-socially, inconsiderately and in a manner causing alarm, distress or annoyance.

The Government has also reduced vehicle disposal timeframes to seven days, taking swift action and preventing opportunities to re-offend.

The Government has provided total funding of £21.2bn to policing this year, of this £18.5bn is for police forces, this is £2bn of increased investment in policing since 2024.

Police forces are operationally independent and are responsible for determining how they deploy their resources and respond to local policing priorities. It is for chief constables to decide whether to undertake dedicated enforcement operations against the illegal use of e-bikes and e-scooters and what tactics to employ based on local circumstances.

Police already have powers to seize e-scooters and e-bikes where they are being used unlawfully. Under section 165A of the Road Traffic Act 1988, police may seize motor vehicles being driven without insurance or a valid licence. This can include privately owned e-scooters and illegally modified e-bikes where they meet the legal definition of a motor vehicle.

Through the Crime and Policing Act, police no longer need to issue a warning before seizing vehicles used anti-socially, inconsiderately and in a manner causing alarm, distress or annoyance.

The Government has also reduced vehicle disposal timeframes to seven days, taking swift action and preventing opportunities to re-offend.

The Government has provided total funding of £21.2bn to policing this year, of this £18.5bn is for police forces, this is £2bn of increased investment in policing since 2024.

Police forces are operationally independent and are responsible for determining how they deploy their resources and respond to local policing priorities. It is for chief constables to decide whether to undertake dedicated enforcement operations against the illegal use of e-bikes and e-scooters and what tactics to employ based on local circumstances.

The Department supports Universal Credit helpline staff through operational guidance, learning products and regular policy updates to help ensure advice is accurate and consistent. Staff have access to guidance covering the treatment of capital, including compensation payments and capital disregard provisions where the relevant conditions are met.

Universal Credit overpayments are recoverable, including those arising from official error. The Department has an obligation to protect public funds and to ensure that, wherever possible, overpayment and penalty debt is recovered. Overpayment recovery is subject to various legislative limitations and safeguards.

It is DWP policy to recover all debt where it is reasonable and cost effective to do so. Debts should be recovered as quickly and cost effectively as possible without causing undue financial hardship to debtors. Any difficulties in repaying debt should be discussed directly with the Department, where individual circumstances can be.

The department recognises that transport can enable young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to participate in education and training, and that transport arrangements and costs vary between local areas. Local authorities are not under a general duty to provide free post-16 transport. However, they must make arrangements they consider necessary to facilitate attendance and publish these in annual transport policy statements.

The government does not plan to introduce a universal statutory entitlement. Instead, we are considering targeted options to improve awareness of available support, promote independent travel and improve access where transport is a barrier. This work responds to concerns such as the Public Accounts Committee’s findings about the post-16 “cliff edge”, as well as the effects of transport provision on participation, families and affordability.

The 16 to 19 bursary fund may be used to meet essential participation costs, including travel, with institutions assessing individual need. The department does not hold data identifying the number or proportion of students with SEND whose bursary awards are used specifically for transport costs.

The department recognises that transport can enable young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to participate in education and training, and that transport arrangements and costs vary between local areas. Local authorities are not under a general duty to provide free post-16 transport. However, they must make arrangements they consider necessary to facilitate attendance and publish these in annual transport policy statements.

The government does not plan to introduce a universal statutory entitlement. Instead, we are considering targeted options to improve awareness of available support, promote independent travel and improve access where transport is a barrier. This work responds to concerns such as the Public Accounts Committee’s findings about the post-16 “cliff edge”, as well as the effects of transport provision on participation, families and affordability.

The 16 to 19 bursary fund may be used to meet essential participation costs, including travel, with institutions assessing individual need. The department does not hold data identifying the number or proportion of students with SEND whose bursary awards are used specifically for transport costs.

The department recognises that transport can enable young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to participate in education and training, and that transport arrangements and costs vary between local areas. Local authorities are not under a general duty to provide free post-16 transport. However, they must make arrangements they consider necessary to facilitate attendance and publish these in annual transport policy statements.

The government does not plan to introduce a universal statutory entitlement. Instead, we are considering targeted options to improve awareness of available support, promote independent travel and improve access where transport is a barrier. This work responds to concerns such as the Public Accounts Committee’s findings about the post-16 “cliff edge”, as well as the effects of transport provision on participation, families and affordability.

The 16 to 19 bursary fund may be used to meet essential participation costs, including travel, with institutions assessing individual need. The department does not hold data identifying the number or proportion of students with SEND whose bursary awards are used specifically for transport costs.

The department recognises that transport can enable young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to participate in education and training, and that transport arrangements and costs vary between local areas. Local authorities are not under a general duty to provide free post-16 transport. However, they must make arrangements they consider necessary to facilitate attendance and publish these in annual transport policy statements.

The government does not plan to introduce a universal statutory entitlement. Instead, we are considering targeted options to improve awareness of available support, promote independent travel and improve access where transport is a barrier. This work responds to concerns such as the Public Accounts Committee’s findings about the post-16 “cliff edge”, as well as the effects of transport provision on participation, families and affordability.

The 16 to 19 bursary fund may be used to meet essential participation costs, including travel, with institutions assessing individual need. The department does not hold data identifying the number or proportion of students with SEND whose bursary awards are used specifically for transport costs.

The department recognises that transport can enable young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to participate in education and training, and that transport arrangements and costs vary between local areas. Local authorities are not under a general duty to provide free post-16 transport. However, they must make arrangements they consider necessary to facilitate attendance and publish these in annual transport policy statements.

The government does not plan to introduce a universal statutory entitlement. Instead, we are considering targeted options to improve awareness of available support, promote independent travel and improve access where transport is a barrier. This work responds to concerns such as the Public Accounts Committee’s findings about the post-16 “cliff edge”, as well as the effects of transport provision on participation, families and affordability.

The 16 to 19 bursary fund may be used to meet essential participation costs, including travel, with institutions assessing individual need. The department does not hold data identifying the number or proportion of students with SEND whose bursary awards are used specifically for transport costs.

The department recognises that transport can enable young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to participate in education and training, and that transport arrangements and costs vary between local areas. Local authorities are not under a general duty to provide free post-16 transport. However, they must make arrangements they consider necessary to facilitate attendance and publish these in annual transport policy statements.

The government does not plan to introduce a universal statutory entitlement. Instead, we are considering targeted options to improve awareness of available support, promote independent travel and improve access where transport is a barrier. This work responds to concerns such as the Public Accounts Committee’s findings about the post-16 “cliff edge”, as well as the effects of transport provision on participation, families and affordability.

The 16 to 19 bursary fund may be used to meet essential participation costs, including travel, with institutions assessing individual need. The department does not hold data identifying the number or proportion of students with SEND whose bursary awards are used specifically for transport costs.