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1702575

registered interest
date	19/04/2024
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Motor Vehicles: Lighting
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government whether they will support any proposal at UNECE’s Working Party 29 in June to re-establish the Informal Working Group on (vehicle headlight) glare.
tabling member printed	Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town
uin	HL3977
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/04/2024 answer text <p>The UK will consider any proposals at UNECE Working Party 29 on their merits based on a range of factors, including the availability and assessment of new independent evidence or justification. The UK government has committed to research headlamp glare to identify root causes and potential countermeasures, which may in due course support the establishment of a UNECE Informal Working Group to develop, amend and implement changes to the appropriate international regulations.</p> answering member printed Lord Davies of Gower question first answered 26/04/2024 11:08:59 answering member 4499 label Biography information for Lord Davies of Gower
tabling member	4159 label Biography information for Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town

1700685

registered interest
date	15/04/2024
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Motor Vehicles: Lighting
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what proportion of cars that have been sold in the past five years are fitted with headlights which, once dipped, cause dazzle to oncoming traffic; and what discussions they have had with Euro NCAP on that matter.
tabling member printed	Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town
uin	HL3743
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/04/2024 answer text <p>Prior to sale and registration all vehicle manufacturers must demonstrate that the mandatory dipped beam headlamps satisfy detailed technical requirements controlling aim and light emitted to minimise the occurrence of glare to oncoming traffic. In addition, the Government recently committed to carrying out independent research to assess the prevalence of headlamp glare and to identify root causes and potential countermeasures. EURO NCAP does not assess vehicle lighting and no associated discussions have taken place.</p> answering member printed Lord Davies of Gower question first answered 26/04/2024 11:07:34 answering member 4499 label Biography information for Lord Davies of Gower
tabling member	4159 label Biography information for Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town

1700686

registered interest
date	15/04/2024
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	European New Car Assessment Programme
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with Euro NCAP about the criteria by which certificates are issued.
tabling member printed	Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town
uin	HL3744
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/04/2024 answer text <p>Euro NCAP does not issue certificates but provides motorists with objective information on the crash safety and driver assistance systems fitted to passenger cars. The 1-5 star rating system helps consumers compare the safety potential of different models, helping to include safety in their purchasing decision.</p><p>The testing protocols are reviewed periodically to reflect evolving technologies. As a member of Euro NCAP, the Department for Transport has a place on the Board of Directors, which meets three times per year and has a role in agreeing the strategic direction of the organisation and approving new protocols.</p> answering member printed Lord Davies of Gower question first answered 26/04/2024 11:08:05 answering member 4499 label Biography information for Lord Davies of Gower
tabling member	4159 label Biography information for Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town

1606936

registered interest
date	23/03/2023
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Motor Vehicles: Lighting
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what regulations cover the retrofitting of headlights to vehicles; and when those regulations were last updated.
tabling member printed	Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town
uin	HL6791
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/03/2023 answer text <p>The Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations 1989 as amended govern the in-use fitment and maintenance of vehicle headlamps and were last updated in 2019. To minimise the risk of glare these regulations require that approved vehicle lamps are fitted only with approved light sources, including LEDs.</p><p>International activity is ongoing at the United Nations and proposals to amend headlamp aiming criteria are expected to be agreed in April, together with requirements for mandatory automatic headlamp levelling.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton grouped question UIN HL6792 HL6793 question first answered 31/03/2023 12:06:49 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	4159 label Biography information for Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town

1606937

registered interest
date	23/03/2023
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Motor Vehicles: Lighting
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what regulations apply to retrofitting car headlights with LED bulbs.
tabling member printed	Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town
uin	HL6792
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/03/2023 answer text <p>The Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations 1989 as amended govern the in-use fitment and maintenance of vehicle headlamps and were last updated in 2019. To minimise the risk of glare these regulations require that approved vehicle lamps are fitted only with approved light sources, including LEDs.</p><p>International activity is ongoing at the United Nations and proposals to amend headlamp aiming criteria are expected to be agreed in April, together with requirements for mandatory automatic headlamp levelling.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton grouped question UIN HL6791 HL6793 question first answered 31/03/2023 12:06:49 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	4159 label Biography information for Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town

1606938

registered interest
date	23/03/2023
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Motor Vehicles: Lighting
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what progress they have made with international partners to develop and introduce improved headlamp aiming requirements.
tabling member printed	Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town
uin	HL6793
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/03/2023 answer text <p>The Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations 1989 as amended govern the in-use fitment and maintenance of vehicle headlamps and were last updated in 2019. To minimise the risk of glare these regulations require that approved vehicle lamps are fitted only with approved light sources, including LEDs.</p><p>International activity is ongoing at the United Nations and proposals to amend headlamp aiming criteria are expected to be agreed in April, together with requirements for mandatory automatic headlamp levelling.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton grouped question UIN HL6791 HL6792 question first answered 31/03/2023 12:06:49 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	4159 label Biography information for Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town

1606939

registered interest
date	23/03/2023
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Driving: Eyesight
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government how many drivers have reported problems with their eyesight to the DVLA in the last 10 years; and what proportion of those have had their driving licences withdrawn as a result.
tabling member printed	Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town
uin	HL6794
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/03/2023 answer text <p>During the period 1 March 2013 and 28 February 2023, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency recorded 623,078 drivers as having an eyesight condition. During this period, 19,766 drivers recorded as having an eyesight condition had their driving licence revoked, or their licence application refused. However, it is not possible to say if all of these revocations/refusals were due to eyesight or another medical condition.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 28/03/2023 14:28:25 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	4159 label Biography information for Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town

1543834

registered interest
date	21/11/2022
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Cars: Lighting
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what consideration they have given to creating new regulations on car headlight glare, in the light of the number of drivers reporting problems with dazzling, particularly from LEDs.
tabling member printed	Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town
uin	HL3598
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/11/2022 answer text <p>Regulations are already in place to help prevent headlamps, including those using LED technology, from causing dazzle and glare. Vehicle manufacturers must supply evidence that their new vehicles comply with international road vehicle approval regulations and the requirements applied to headlamps define maximum and minimum intensity, light pattern and position on the vehicle. In addition, domestic legislation prohibits the use of headlamps that cause undue dazzle or discomfort for other road users and headlamp aim is checked at the annual MOT test.</p><p> </p><p>Police recorded collision statistics in Great Britain do not show any discernible trend over time that would suggest an underlying road safety issue linked to advances in lighting technology. The Department’s officials continue to support international activity reviewing the relevant vehicle lighting standards.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 29/11/2022 13:16:20 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	4159 label Biography information for Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town

1243608

registered interest
date	14/10/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Public Lavatories: Large Goods Vehicles
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the case for more toilets in Kent for lorry drivers due to potential congestion post-Brexit, and whether they have assessed how many lorries could be caught up in any such delays.
tabling member printed	Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town
uin	HL9187
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/10/2020 answer text <p>We published our revised reasonable worst-case scenario planning assumptions on 23 September for the end of the Transition Period. Such a scenario could lead to queues of up to 7,000 HGVs in Kent. We are working with the Kent Resilience Forum to maintain traffic flow and to mitigate the effects of any disruption that occurs. This includes additional holding capacity for HGVs in Kent.</p><p> </p><p>The Kent Resilience Forum’s preparations include a Driver Welfare plan that will provide reasonable and proportionate distribution of welfare to both passenger and freight traffic during significant congestion. It covers the deployment of food, water, medicine, warmth and sanitation. This can be adjusted to respond to different levels of congestion. This will benefit from the Forum’s experience of previous incidents where there has been congestion in Kent as a result of delays in crossings of the Short Straits.</p><p> </p><p>Our delivery plans ensure that all Inland Border Facilities will have adequate toilet facilities for drivers and any driver companions to use, including accessible and children toilets.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 27/10/2020 17:06:08 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	4159 label Biography information for Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town

1243609

registered interest
date	14/10/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Ports: Ynys Môn
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps, if any, they are taking to prepare for potential delays in Anglesey, and at or near other ports in the UK, after 31 December.
tabling member printed	Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town
uin	HL9188
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/10/2020 answer text <p>Ports policy in Wales is devolved and is a matter for the Welsh Government. The Department for Transport is working closely with and supporting the Cabinet Office’s Border and Protocol Delivery Group (BPDG) on delivering the required preparations for the end of the transition period. In July 2020, the government committed to spending £470 million on new border infrastructure to support ports in building extra capacity to meet the new control requirements where there is space to do so, and, if necessary, to build additional inland sites across the country where checks can take place.</p><p> </p><p>The Port Infrastructure Fund (PIF) will support ports in preparing for any potential disruptions that may occur at the end of the transition period. The PIF has been open for applications from 2 October and industry is encouraged to utilize the fund where applicable.</p><p> </p><p>HMG is also working with Welsh and Scottish Governments to confirm the infrastructure requirements for Wales and Scotland. This includes sites which will be required to be in place to support both Holyhead in Anglesey and specific ports in South West Wales.</p><p> </p><p>DfT officials are working closely with English Local Resilience Forums (LRFs) with high volume EU facing Roll-on Roll-off ports in their areas, ensuring that these LRFs have the required information and analysis to enable them to put in place appropriate traffic management plans in case of traffic disruption following the end of the EU Transition Period.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 27/10/2020 17:08:59 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	4159 label Biography information for Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town