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House of Commons · Westminster Hall

E-Scooter Safety And Legislation

22 May 2024 · 1 other contributor · 781 words

Opened by Anthony Browne Con South Cambridgeshire

Responding minister: Not recorded

Transport

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At a glance

Anthony Browne raised concerns about e-scooter safety and legislation in Westminster Hall. Response awaited from government.

Key points

  • Concerns raised about e-scooter safety statistics, including 12 deaths and 1,492 accidents in 2022.
  • Calls for appropriate legislation for e-scooters, noting lack of parliamentary time.
  • Emphasis on learning from international experiences and collecting data on e-scooter usage in the UK.

Key requests to Government

We need legislation for e-scooters but lack parliamentary time currently. The Government must ensure that the right legislation is in place, as it is not clear what exactly constitutes the correct approach. We should learn from other countries' experiences and collect data to understand how e-scooters are being used in the UK.

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Anthony Browne Con South Cambridgeshire

I am concerned about the statistics on deaths and accidents involving e-scooters. In 2022, there were 12 deaths from e-scooters, with 11 being the riders themselves; two of those fatalities occurred within trials. Additionally, there were a total of 1,492 accidents that year, including 12 resulting in death and 440 serious accidents. Each death is tragic, and serious accidents can be life-changing, making it crucial to legislate correctly.

Other contributors (1)
  • Gavin Newlands SNP Paisley and Renfrewshire North

    He mentioned the statistics on deaths, noting that there were 12 e-scooter-related fatalities in 2022.

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