Theft: Rural Areas
Commons · Question 127996 · Tabled 16 Apr 2026 · Home Office · Official record
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Question
Asked by Andrew Cooper
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what progress has been made on the implementation of the Equipment Theft (Prevention) Act 2023; and what steps she is taking to support rural businesses in (a) Mid Cheshire constituency, (b) Cheshire
Answer
Answered by Sarah Jones, 21 Apr 2026
The Government is committed to the implementation of the Equipment Theft (Prevention) Act 2023, which will introduce measures to make it harder for criminals to steal and re‑sell high‑value machinery and equipment. The Home Office has completed a Call for...