INDUCED MOTOR ACCIDENTS

That this House notes the worrying increase in staged and induced motor incidents over the last seven years, especially in the North West; is aware of the increasing danger that this fraudulent activity poses to public safety as well as its role in pushing up insurance premiums; welcomes the work of the Insurance Fraud Bureau and AXA UK in raising awareness of this crime's impact; notes that there are a number of Government initiatives designed to address this problem; is concerned that the lack of a national strategy, backed by targeted resources, is hindering adequate detection; and calls on the Government to work with the police, the insurance industry and other appropriate authorities to draw up a UK-wide action plan to tackle this issue.