Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 06 Dec 2016
Road Traffic Accident Prevention
"I want to intervene before the hon. Gentleman gives my entire speech. Does he agree that too few people really understand about the loss of eyesight and the fact that they lose their eyesight in the way that they do? We need to do more as a nation to publicise …..."Rebecca Harris - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 06 Dec 2016
Road Traffic Accident Prevention
"Thank you very much for calling me in this important debate, Mr Hollobone. As the Minister is well aware, I have been campaigning for a long time to raise awareness of the issue of drivers being medically fit to drive, particularly focusing on drivers having regular eye tests to prevent …..."Rebecca Harris - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 10 Mar 2016
Oral Answers to Questions
"18. My hon. Friend will be aware of the absurd situation on Canvey where, although residents can virtually kick a football at the new DP World container port, it is easier to access the tens of thousands of jobs there by travelling from the east end of London. What support …..."Rebecca Harris - View Speech
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Written Question
Tuesday 24th November 2015
Asked by:
Rebecca Harris (Conservative - Castle Point)
Question
to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans his Department has to encourage the take-up of liquid petroleum gas conversions by taxis and vans.
Answered by Andrew Jones
The Department for Transport (DfT), working with the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs, have evaluated a range of options for tackling poor air quality; this formed the basis of the Government’s draft air quality plans that recently went to public consultation. Switching to liquid petroleum gas (LPG) can provide air quality benefits but may not be easily deployed in all vehicle types.
As part of DfT’s 2014 Clean Vehicle Technology Fund (CVTF) grant scheme, Birmingham City Council were awarded £500,000 to enable the conversion of 80 older black cabs from diesel to LPG which will help improve air quality on some of the most polluted roads.
There may be the opportunity to support further conversions if government launches further retrofit programmes in future years.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 26 Jan 2015
Infrastructure Bill [Lords]
"I appreciate that the Minister is saying that two thirds of council decisions are upheld, but is he aware that sometimes the Planning Inspectorate is used as bogeyman or fairy-tale villain by large-unit developers or town planners, and the effect is, “Come on councillors, be good children, hurry up with …..."Rebecca Harris - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 08 Dec 2014
Infrastructure Bill [Lords]
"Does my right hon. Friend suspect that the planning inspectors are overriding local plans because they want to chase councils to make them hurry up and complete their plans? Could that be a deliberate policy?..."Rebecca Harris - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 08 Dec 2014
Infrastructure Bill [Lords]
"I support every part of this Bill. Like many Members, I want to focus on part 5 and talk about energy security and fracking.
As far as I am aware, there is no possibility that we have a great shale reserve under the estuarial mud of Castle Point. However, residents …..."Rebecca Harris - View Speech
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Written Question
Thursday 20th November 2014
Asked by:
Rebecca Harris (Conservative - Castle Point)
Question
to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will bring forward proposals to introduce compulsory testing to ensure that drivers' eyesight meets minimum legal standards.
Answered by Claire Perry
There are no plans to introduce compulsory eyesight tests for drivers.
All drivers are required by law to ensure that they are able to read a number plate from 20 metres and have a visual acuity of at least 6/12 (decimal 0.5), as measured on the Snellen chart. Corrective lenses can be worn if needed.
The Department makes the eyesight standards for driving clear in its leaflets, forms and on GOV.UK. The Department also supports the NHS’ recommendation that adults should have their eyes tested every two years. The advice was also promoted through a communication campaign in 2013, supported by the British Medical Association, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents and Brake.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 25 Apr 2013
Oral Answers to Questions
"3. What steps his Department is taking to reduce congestion on the road network in south Essex; and if he will make a statement...."Rebecca Harris - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 25 Apr 2013
Oral Answers to Questions
"We are grateful for the improvements that we have already seen in south Essex, but the Minister is aware of the long-running campaign for a third road off Canvey Island, having visited the area himself. Local residents and local business leaders in particular think the case for a third access …..."Rebecca Harris - View Speech
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