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Legalisation of e-Scooters

Thursday 30 June 2022 · 2 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Margaret Ferrier inquired about the assessment of risks associated with legalising e-scooters, highlighting safety concerns.
  • The Minister emphasized that safety is the top priority and that assessments are ongoing, including international experiences and further research.
  • The Minister confirmed that data from e-scooter trials will be shared and published, addressing impacts on people with sight loss and working with the Scottish Government.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Margaret Ferrier SNP
Transport
Context

The question addresses the potential risks associated with legalising e-scooters, focusing on safety and regulatory concerns.

Question

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.

Answer from Trudy Harrison

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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Not addressed: 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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Q2 Margaret Ferrier SNP
Transport Northern Ireland Scotland Wales
Context

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.

Question

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?

Answer from Trudy Harrison

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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Not addressed: 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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