Speech in Grand Committee - Tue 13 Mar 2018
Haulage Permits and Trailer Registration Bill [HL]
"My Lords, if there is a Division in the Chamber while we are sitting, the Committee will adjourn as soon as the Division Bells are rung and resume after 10 minutes.
Amendment 1..."Viscount Simon - View Speech
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Written Question
Monday 5th February 2018
Asked by:
Viscount Simon (Labour - Excepted Hereditary)
Question
to the Department for Transport:
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether, in relation to ultra low emission zones, they consider motorcycles and other two-wheel motorised vehicles separately from cars.
Answered by Baroness Sugg
As outlined within the Clean Air Zone (CAZ) Framework, motorcycles and mopeds are not routinely included under any category for a charging Zone. Local authorities may choose to include them under a class D CAZ, which charges buses, coaches, taxis, PHVs, HGVs LGVs and cars. The full guide provided to local authorities is attached.
Written Question
Monday 5th February 2018
Asked by:
Viscount Simon (Labour - Excepted Hereditary)
Question
to the Department for Transport:
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they provide guidance to local authorities on ultra low emission zones.
Answered by Baroness Sugg
Local authorities already have existing powers under the Transport Act 2000 to implement Clean Air Zones. The Clean Air Zone (CAZ) Framework sets out the principles for the operation of Clean Air Zones in England. It provides the expected approach to be taken by local authorities when implementing and operating a Clean Air Zone. The full guide provided to local authorities is attached and has been placed in both the Libraries of the House.
Written Question
Monday 5th February 2018
Asked by:
Viscount Simon (Labour - Excepted Hereditary)
Question
to the Department for Transport:
To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the use of motorcycles and other two-wheel motorised vehicles for reducing congestion and pollution.
Answered by Baroness Sugg
The Government has not carried out any detailed assessment on the use of motorcycles and other two-wheel motorised vehicles for reducing congestion and pollution and there are no plans to promote motorcycles as a means to reduce congestion.
Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 15 Dec 2016
Road Traffic Accidents: Hand-held Mobile Devices
"My Lords, I declare my interests as in the register.
Due to the cost of purchasing and maintaining vehicles, police forces have had to cut the number of traffic officers to help achieve the financial cuts imposed on them. The noble Baroness, Lady Watkins, said that the number of these …..."Viscount Simon - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 31 Oct 2016
Road Safety: Eye Tests
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To ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they are taking to encourage drivers to have their sight checked regularly in the interest of road safety...."Viscount Simon - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 31 Oct 2016
Road Safety: Eye Tests
"My Lords, I declare my interests, which are in the register, and beg leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper...."Viscount Simon - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 31 Oct 2016
Road Safety: Eye Tests
"My Lords, I thank the Minister for his reply. Given that in 2014 the driver eyesight survey estimated that crashes resulting from poor driver vision caused 2,900 casualties in the UK per year and that three-quarters of the adult population require either contact lenses or glasses, will the Government do …..."Viscount Simon - View Speech
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Speech in Grand Committee - Wed 11 Mar 2015
Drug Driving (Specified Limits) (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2015
"My Lords, the Minister gave a very interesting outline to the order and, as usual, the noble Lord, Lord Rosser, asked some very interesting questions. I do not intend to ask any further questions but, purely out of academic interest, it may amuse the Minister to learn that last week …..."Viscount Simon - View Speech
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Speech in Grand Committee - Tue 24 Feb 2015
Motor Vehicles (Wearing of Seat Belts) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2015
"My Lords, the noble Baroness the Minister described this very well. It makes perfect sense. It will help maintain the health and safety of very young children. I have only two questions but I do not know whether she will know the answers. How has the new type of child …..."Viscount Simon - View Speech
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