§ 3. Mr. Anthony CoombsTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what efforts motor manufacturers have made in the last year to improve the quality of car security.
§ Mr. John PattenI am aware that some motor manufacturers have taken steps to improve the quality of security in their cars, but much more remains to be done. I am currently awaiting a report from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders on how best progress will be made in Europe towards a new mandatory common standard on car security, what plans manufacturers have for voluntarily building better security into their cars and what manufacturers are doing to encourage car buyers to give a higher priority to car security when buying a car.