HC Deb 16 November 1992 vol 214 cc1-2W
Mr. Richards

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what measures are being taken to combat joyriding in Wales.

Mr. Jack

The powers of the courts in both England and Wales to deal with the most serious cases of unauthorised taking have been increased by the Aggravated Vehicle-Taking. Act 1992.

The most effective way to prevent joyriding via the unauthorised taking of cars is to improve their security. This is the objective of Car Crime Prevention Year and of the many activities associated with it.

A significant development in Wales has been the establishment by all four Welsh police forces of a vehicle watch scheme which operates throughout the Principality.

My right hon. and learned Friend also announced on 16 July our intention to increase the maximum penalty for causing death by dangerous driving to 10 years, when parliamentary time allows.