"5. What recent assessment he has made of the potential merits of compensating 1950s-born women affected by the maladministration of state pension age changes...." Lee Dillon - View Speech
"I was one of 100 MPs who signed a cross-party letter calling on the Government to take action for WASPI women. Such is the strength of feeling in my constituency that I am regularly contacted about this issue. In the Government’s determination, are they planning to consult with the Women …..." Lee Dillon - View Speech
"My hon. Friend makes a key contribution with that intervention: it is that holistic approach to all road traffic management systems that people need to be aware of.
It is vital that young drivers understand how to drive safely on our rural roads and how to behave when encountering animals. …..." Lee Dillon - View Speech
That this House has considered horse and rider road safety.
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Dowd. I am pleased to have secured this debate and grateful for the opportunity to raise an issue that has, for far too long, not received …..." Lee Dillon - View Speech
"Thank you for that guidance, Mr Dowd. I will move on.
I want to talk about some excellent examples of best practice that are already in place. In Leicestershire and Rutland, the rural policing team, alongside Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service, have been delivering the “Virtual Insanity Experience” through the …..." Lee Dillon - View Speech
"I do add my congratulations to the council. This debate pulls out the local innovations that are taking place, which the Government can hopefully consider rolling out to a national platform.
I am conscious of time and of other hon. Members who wish to contribute, but it is important to …..." Lee Dillon - View Speech
"The hierarchy of vulnerability introduced in 2022 is important in establishing who are the most vulnerable on our roads, but the highway code could go further and say “must” go at 10 mph rather than “should”.
Last September, I introduced the Road Traffic (Horse and Rider Safety) Bill. Through that …..." Lee Dillon - View Speech
"My hon. Friend makes an excellent point. Councils are responsible for maintaining bridleways, but unfortunately their funding has been cut over numerous years and they do not have the money to do so. That forces more riders to use the roads because other routes are not available. Indeed, I was …..." Lee Dillon - View Speech
"I thank my hon. Friend for that intervention. The Forestry Commission looks after our forests. They should be open for us to be able to enjoy, and the Forestry Commission should work with all relevant groups to make open access as easy as possible.