Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 117171

Vehicle Number Plates: Digital Technology

Tabled: 2 March 2026

Answered: 6 March 2026

Question

Dr Al Pinkerton

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has assessed the potential merits of updating legislation to help ensure the vehicle registration system remains adequate and compatible with contemporary digital technology.

Answer

Lilian Greenwood

The Department and the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) are considering options to ensure a more robust and auditable Register of Number Plate Supplier (RNPS) process which would enable more stringent checks on suppliers. This includes considera...

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