Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions she has had with the Guide Dogs UK Charity on the impact on partially sighted individuals of allowing the use of e-scooters; and if she will consult that charity when preparing the Transport Bill announced in the Queen's Speech 2022.

Officials from the Department met with Guide Dogs on 18 August 2022 to discuss the recommendations in their Scoot Aware report. Reducing the impact of e-scooters on people with visual impairments, including their safe use and perceptions of safety, is a priority for the Department as we consider regulations for e-scooters.

We will continue to engage with a range of stakeholders representing the needs of blind and visually impaired people, including through a public consultation, before any new arrangements come into force.