With this it will be convenient to discuss new clause 19—Cyber Security and hacking of electric vehicle charge points—

“The Secretary of State must, within 12 months of this Act receiving Royal Assent, consult with such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate on what steps will be required for the effective cyber security of electric vehicle charge points to protect those charge points against hacking.”

This new clause would require the Secretary of State to report within 12 months what steps would be required to protect electric vehicle charge points against hacking.