Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with technology companies about how to improve road safety; and which technology companies they have engaged with on this issue.

The Government treats road safety seriously and is committed to reducing the numbers of those killed and injured on our roads.

DfT are working to realise the potential of road safety data from a wide range of sources, from emerging vehicle technologies and connected vehicle data, to health data and more traditional datasets. By collecting and linking this data, and applying advanced analytical techniques, we aim to generate insights which support evidence-based improvements across the safe system. Our objective is to ensure that data is used for public good, strengthening safety outcomes while maintaining constructive collaboration with industry partners.

Following external analysis of the specific benefits and costs of a range of new vehicle safety technologies, the Government is exploring options for updates to our national type-approval legislation to mandate fitment of these safety technologies and vehicle design features in Great Britain. My department will set out more details in due course.