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Speeding on Roads 2023-06-08

2023-06-08

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Q1 Partial Answer
Mark Eastwood
▸ Context
Speeding is a major road safety issue causing collisions, serious injuries, and fatalities. It remains prevalent in Dewsbury, Mirfield, Kirkburton, and Denby Dale.
What steps he is taking to tackle speeding on roads?
Jesse Norman
Traffic law enforcement for speeding is an operational matter for the police, including policy and procedures for using police powers and resources. The Government are committed to ensuring roads are safe for drivers.
▸ Assessment & feedback
Specific steps or actions to tackle speeding were not provided.
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Q2 Partial Answer
Mark Eastwood
▸ Context
Speeding is a major road safety issue causing collisions, serious injuries, and fatalities. It remains prevalent in Dewsbury, Mirfield, Kirkburton, and Denby Dale.
Will the Minister agree to visit my constituency to meet with community groups and road safety campaigners and discuss how best we can tackle this problem?
Jesse Norman
The Government are committed to ensuring that roads are safe for drivers. The Minister would be delighted to visit my hon. Friend in his constituency and talk to community groups about this important issue.
▸ Assessment & feedback
Concrete commitment or plan was not provided, instead expressing willingness to visit.
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Q3 Partial Answer
Ruth Cadbury Lab
Brentford and Isleworth
▸ Context
Since 2010, the rate of road deaths has plateaued. The Government have not published a long-awaited road safety strategic framework.
Is the Minister proud of that record, and when will he finally publish the long-awaited road safety strategic framework?
Jesse Norman
The rate of road deaths has plateaued since 2010, which is not controlled by Government or any single force. The potential for new automated technologies can significantly reduce fatalities and injuries.
▸ Assessment & feedback
Did not provide a timeline or commitment to publish the strategic framework, instead discussing technological advancements.
Discussed Technological Advancements Instead Of Publishing Timeframe
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