Cycling: Women

Debate between Earl Howe and Baroness Randerson

Tuesday 21st February 2017 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Randerson (LD)]

My Lords—

[Earl Howe (Con)]

My Lords, it is the turn of the Liberal Democrats and then I am sure we can hear from Labour.

[Baroness Randerson]

Thank you. Women cyclists are proportionately more likely to be injured or killed than men. The overwhelming majority of cycling accidents and fatalities involve vehicles, disproportionately lorries. What action are the Government taking to ensure that the latest and most effective safety features are adopted for all lorries on our roads and not just the newest ones?