Written questions

Large Goods Vehicles: Diesel

Commons · Question 6446 · Tabled 3 Jun 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 8 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Ruth Cadbury

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions officials in her Department have had with Home Office officials on reducing the level of theft of diesel from HGVs in England.

Answer

Answered by Keir Mather, 8 Jun 2026

Department for Transport officials routinely engage with Home Office officials on freight crime. This Government is highly aware of the rising frequency of freight crime including of fuel theft and the significant and damaging impact it can have on busine...