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Delivery Services: Robots

Asked by Neil Duncan-JordanLabourDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 2 July 2026UIN 14638

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will issue guidance on the potential impact of road-related legislation on the use of autonomous delivery robots.

Answered by Simon Lightwood

Any new regulations would be subject to public consultation and an Impact Assessment before coming into force.

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