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Jaguar Land Rover: Cybercrime

Asked by Wendy MortonConservativeDepartment for Business and TradeTabled Answered 18 November 2025UIN 90204

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of Government support for the (a) supply chain and (b) SMEs, in the context of the cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover.

Answered by Chris McDonald

We recognise that many automotive suppliers, particularly SMEs, are under pressure following the recent cyber incident at Jaguar Land Rover (JLR). The phased restart of production at JLR is now underway and is positive news, however the picture is still developing.

The Department for Business and Trade is continuing to monitor the situation and is working closely with JLR and industry bodies such as the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders to assess how the recent measures being taken and support being provided is helping suppliers, including SMEs.

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