Legalisation of e-Scooters 2022-06-30
2022-06-30
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The question addresses the potential risks associated with legalising e-scooters, focusing on safety and regulatory concerns.
What assessment he has made of the potential risks of legalising e-scooters. Safety is a critical concern as we consider ongoing trials in various regions.
Safety is our priority, and we continue to assess ongoing e-scooter trials, international experience and further research to inform forthcoming legislation.
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The answer did not provide specific data or details on the risks assessed, focusing instead on general safety concerns and the process of assessment.
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The question addresses the data gathered through e-scooter trials, specifically focusing on their impact on individuals with sight loss and how this information will be shared with the Scottish Government.
Vehicle standards remain a reserved issue, so any changes legislated for by the UK Government will impact on Scotland. What data have the Government gathered through trials on the impact that changes would have on people with sight loss, and how will Ministers share trial data with the Scottish Government, as no trials have taken place there yet?
The hon. Member is absolutely correct. The 30 e-scooter trials have been hugely successful across England and will inform how we legislate, but let me assure her, and thank her for the opportunity to say, that we will share our data. We will publish it and the findings, and we will of course work with the Administrations across Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland.
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The answer did not provide specific details on the impact on people with sight loss or exact plans for sharing trial data with the Scottish Government.
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