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Locksmiths: Vetting

Asked by Mr Tanmanjeet Singh DhesiLabourHome OfficeTabled Answered 19 March 2026UIN 115116

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent assessment has been made of the potential merits of expanding access to Standard DBS checks for locksmiths through additional recognised industry bodies.

Answered by Jess Phillips

The Government encourages consumers to use providers that operate under a regulated trusted trader scheme, such as the Master Locksmiths Association (MLA), which has a licensing scheme in place. This licensing scheme ensures locksmiths are appropriately vetted, inspected and qualified, which includes a satisfactory standard DBS check.

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