Business of the House Debate

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Department: Leader of the House

Business of the House

Martin Vickers Excerpts
Thursday 12th December 2024

(6 days, 8 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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Just to inform the House, we may have until only 11.30 am for this business, so let us all help each other to get in. I call Martin Vickers, who will set a good example.

Martin Vickers Portrait Martin Vickers (Brigg and Immingham) (Con)
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Thank you, Mr Speaker. During the last Parliament, I initiated a Westminster Hall debate about the growing evidence that bright LED lights on vehicles were resulting in more road traffic accidents. I know that the Leader of the House might tell me that I can initiate yet another debate, but it would be even better if she arranged for a Minister to make a statement about the evidence that the Department for Transport is collecting on that matter.

Lucy Powell Portrait Lucy Powell
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The impact of LED lights in road traffic accidents is an important issue. I will indeed ensure that the hon. Gentleman gets a full response from a Minister, or that a Minister comes to the House.