Road Safety Strategy

Debate between Lilian Greenwood and Melanie Onn

Thursday 8th January 2026 Commons Chamber

[Lilian Greenwood]

It is noticeable that the hon. Member for Clacton (Nigel Farage) is not here, but I would invite him to sit down with any of the families I have sat down with and claim that there is no need for action— 260 lives were lost last year, and every single one of those deaths was preventable.

[Melanie Onn (Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes) (Lab)]

I thank the Minister for taking the time before Christmas to talk to me about my constituent Jamie Nolan, who sadly lost his life last October, aged 17, when his vehicle left a rural road in the dark. His parents, Sam and Paul, are obviously devastated, but they are really keen to make sure things improve for other families so that they do not experience this kind of tragedy. Can the Minister advise them on how they could get involved once they get through the worst of their grief, to ensure that the excellent measures in the strategy to focus on young people, rural roads, signage, road markings and local speed limits can be implemented across Lincolnshire’s roads?

[Lilian Greenwood]

I thank my hon. Friend for her question, and my heart goes out to her constituents. I would be very happy to meet them and her to discuss what further action can be taken at whatever time they think is appropriate.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lilian Greenwood and Melanie Onn

Thursday 8th January 2026 Commons Chamber

[The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Lilian Greenwood)]

The disused part of the rail network is currently in the custody of National Highways. I absolutely agree with the hon. Gentleman that many of those trails provide excellent opportunities for walking, wheeling and cycling; indeed, I have spent many happy times cycling on the Tissington and Monsal trails in Derbyshire. We will continue to work through Active Travel England and with local authorities to encourage them to make great use of those greenways.

[Melanie Onn (Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes) (Lab)]

T6. Will the Minister give his backing to the brilliant volunteers of Friends of the Barton Line in their quest to reduce the number of unnecessary cancellations on the Barton line by East Midlands Railway?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lilian Greenwood and Melanie Onn

Thursday 15th May 2025 Commons Chamber

[Lilian Greenwood]

I would be very happy to meet the hon. Gentleman to hear more about the issues affecting his constituents and to discuss what we may be able to do to support them so that they have an enhanced road network.

[Melanie Onn (Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes) (Lab)]

13. What steps she is taking to improve rail access to Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes constituency.