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Written Question
Driving: Older People
Tuesday 24th February 2026

Asked by: Stuart Anderson (Conservative - South Shropshire)

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps are being taken to improve road safety for older drivers.

Answered by Lilian Greenwood - Government Whip, Lord Commissioner of HM Treasury

On 7 January 2026, we published our new Road Safety Strategy, setting out our vision for a safer future on our roads for all road users including older drivers. Alongside the strategy, we launched a consultation on introducing mandatory eyesight testing for older drivers.

We will also develop options for cognitive testing for older drivers, recognising that people’s fitness to drive can deteriorate as they get older. These measures aim to reduce deaths and injuries involving older drivers, without unnecessarily restricting their mobility and personal freedom.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 23 Feb 2026
Oral Answers to Questions

"T3. Many park home residents in South Shropshire are concerned about the 10% sales commission and think it is unfair. I know that the Government have committed to a consultation, but will they speed that up and just scrap the unfair commission?..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 23 Feb 2026
Firearms Licensing

"I hope that the last three hours have been an informed debate that will help the Minister shape a way forward. Without a doubt, if the two licences merge, additional resources for the police will be needed, at huge cost. Will the Minister seriously look at putting that money into …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 23 Feb 2026
Firearms Licensing

"My right hon. Friend makes a really valid point, which will often be overlooked when people are looking at the difference between section 1 and section 2. People will bulk order shotgun cartridges; they will be able to pick them up when they need them for a shoot, legally, with …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 23 Feb 2026
Firearms Licensing

"The hon. Member is making an excellent speech, in coming here today to try to find those answers. On the police force side, West Mercia currently takes about 12 months to renew a licence. Licences are for five years. My constituents say that they start to apply at the three-year …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 23 Feb 2026
Firearms Licensing

"It is a pleasure to speak under your chairmanship, Sir Alec.

I want to put on record that I enjoy shooting. I have also been shot—so I am one who has seen both sides of this equation. I thank the more than 738 South Shropshire residents who had signed this …..."
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Division Vote (Commons)
23 Feb 2026 - Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill - View Vote Context
Stuart Anderson (Con) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 81 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 361 Noes - 84
Division Vote (Commons)
23 Feb 2026 - Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill - View Vote Context
Stuart Anderson (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 76 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 156 Noes - 273
Division Vote (Commons)
23 Feb 2026 - Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill - View Vote Context
Stuart Anderson (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 76 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 161 Noes - 272
Written Question
Members: Correspondence
Tuesday 17th February 2026

Asked by: Stuart Anderson (Conservative - South Shropshire)

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when he plans to reply to the email from the hon. Member for South Shropshire dated 24 October 2025 with case reference number SA36602.

Answered by Zubir Ahmed - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)

The Department has received the Hon. Member’s letter and I will respond shortly.