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Martin Rhodes Excerpts

Wednesday 11th November 2026 Commons Chamber

[Martin Rhodes (Glasgow North) (Lab)]

Q11. My constituents in Glasgow North regularly raise with me the increase in illegally modified e-bikes travelling at dangerous speeds on our roads and pavements. Online marketplaces are selling unsafe e-bikes and conversion kits that take pedal cycles beyond the legal limits, leaving pedestrians, families and vulnerable people worried for their safety when going about their daily life. Will the Prime Minister set out what action the Government are taking to hold online sellers and marketplaces to account for selling these products?

[The Prime Minister]

We are considering tougher regulations for the sale of non-compliant e-bikes and conversion kits across the UK. We will, of course, work with the Scottish Government to ensure that they apply in Scotland, whatever we decide. I agree with my hon. Friend: the safety risks posed by e-bikes that are going at excess speeds need to be stopped.