Vehicles: Headlamp Glare

Debate between Baroness Vere of Norbiton and Baroness Hussein-Ece

Tuesday 9th May 2023 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Vere of Norbiton (Con)]

That is slightly beyond my brief but, from a transport and a car perspective, one of the reasons why we have dipped headlights is to prevent light pollution for other drivers and for pedestrians et cetera using the roads

[Baroness Hussein-Ece (LD)]

My Lords, my noble friend specifically asked a question about safety and e-scooters; I do not think it was dealt with in a way that the House might want. The figures I have are 1,352 collisions—compared with 460 in 2020—1,434 people injured and 10 killed, all of whom were e-scooter riders. That is Department for Transport information. Could the Minister answer the question about what is being done to improve road safety for pedestrians, cyclists and other road users?

[Baroness Vere of Norbiton (Con)]

I am unable to say much more then I said before. I welcome the stats that the noble Baroness gave the House. The Government are also looking at the evidence that they are collating and are considering policy. We will make a decision as to how we take forward these new forms of transport in due course.