Written questions by Hinds.

What discussions she has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the potential merits of building in safeguards against fraud in the development of account-to-account payment systems.

Awaiting answer.

With reference to the Payment Systems Regulator's document entitled Specific Direction 17 on expanding Confirmation of Payee, published in October 2022, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of that Direction on trends in the level of fraud.

Awaiting answer.

What assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of the role of SIM farms in facilitating authorised push payment fraud; and what steps her Department is taking to help tackle their misuse.

The Home Office recognises the serious role SIM farms play in enabling authorised push payment (APP) fraud, allowing criminals to send mass scam messages and impersonate trusted organisations.Following extensive consultation, the Government is introducing a new offence in the Crime and Policing Bill to ban the possession and supply of SIM farms without a legitimate reason. This will disrupt fraud operations and protect the public, while safeguarding lawful uses such as broadcasting and network maintenance.This measure is aimed at reducing fraud and strengthening enforcement against those who exploit technology to target victims.

What steps she is taking to give powers to the police to tackle illegally modified exhausts for (a) cars and (b) motorcycles.

Any form of anti-social, dangerous or inconsiderate behaviour involving vehicles is a serious issue.Tackling anti-social behaviour is a top priority for the Government, and a key part of the Safer Streets Mission.On 25 February 2025, the Crime and Policing Bill was introduced to Parliament. The Bill includes proposals to give the police greater powers to clamp down on vehicles involved in anti-social behaviour, with officers no longer required to issue a warning before seizing these vehicles.This will strengthen the law and send a clear message that antisocial vehicles will not be tolerated.

What recent discussions she has had with Police and Crime Commissioners on tackling vehicle nuisance in residential areas.

Any form of anti-social, dangerous or inconsiderate behaviour involving vehicles is a serious issue.Tackling anti-social behaviour is a top priority for the Government, and a key part of the Safer Streets Mission.On 25 February 2025, the Crime and Policing Bill was introduced to Parliament. The Bill includes proposals to give the police greater powers to clamp down on vehicles involved in anti-social behaviour, with officers no longer required to issue a warning before seizing these vehicles.This will strengthen the law and send a clear message that antisocial vehicles will not be tolerated.