HC Deb 13 May 2004 vol 421 cc574-5W
Mr. Watson

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he plans to bring forward legislative proposals to make the drivers of stolen vehicles that have been immobilised remotely and which cause an accident legally responsible for any liability. [172048]

Ms Blears

There are no plans to bring forward such legislation.

Although the remote stopping of moving vehicles is technically possible, achieving this in a way that is safe and secure is some way off. Further research is being conducted into this technology and this will include the examination of legal liability issues.

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