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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 16 March 2026 to Question 118642 on Motor Vehicles: Lighting, to provide an update on her department’s engagement with the College of Optometrists about dazzling headlamps.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 16 March 2026 to Question 118642 on Motor Vehicles: Lighting, to provide an update on her department’s engagement with the College of Optometrists about dazzling headlamps.
The Department has completed engagement with the College of Optometrists on headlamp dazzle, and its input helped to better understand some of the issues and inform the second phase of the vehicle lighting glare research. The College raised concerns about the effects of vehicle lighting glare on visual health and road visibility, including for wearers of spectacles and other eyewear, and highlighted the potential relevance of luminance, lens coatings and other optical treatments in glare mitigation.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the department’s previous response to Question 113361 tabled on 12 February 2026, what progress has been made on assessing the risks posed by headlight glare, and what timeline her Department has established for further action on this matter.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the department’s previous response to Question 113361 tabled on 12 February 2026, what progress has been made on assessing the risks posed by headlight glare, and what timeline her Department has established for further action on this matter.
The Department has completed a programme of engagement with relevant stakeholders to help inform the second phase of the vehicle lighting glare research. This phase will build on the findings of the initial research by examining vehicle design factors and potential countermeasures, with the aim of developing specific recommendations for amendments to international vehicle construction regulations to reduce glare. A contract for this phase of research is expected to be awarded shortly.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what assessment the Department has made of the potential impact of orbital mirror constellations on astronomical observation and light pollution in the UK, and whether the Government is taking any steps, through international space regulatory bodies, to establish...
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what assessment the Department has made of the potential impact of orbital mirror constellations on astronomical observation and light pollution in the UK, and whether the Government is taking any steps, through international space regulatory bodies, to establish...
The UK Government has funded three studies to date and engages internationally through a range of fora, including the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, to help develop guidelines and governance structures that meet the needs of the modern space age. This work includes international engagement on matters such as sustainability and the protection of dark and quiet skies for astronomy and scientific observation.
This briefing paper answers Frequently Asked Questions about roads and vehicles.
This briefing paper answers Frequently Asked Questions about roads and vehicles.
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the use of LED lighting on board Royal Navy vessels and the effects this may have on the health of personnel on board.
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the use of LED lighting on board Royal Navy vessels and the effects this may have on the health of personnel on board.
LED lighting is increasingly used across Royal Navy vessels reflecting its reliability, reduced maintenance requirements and improved energy efficiency. While the introduction of LED lighting within the Royal Navy is kept under constant review, lighting systems installed on Royal Navy vessels are required to comply with relevant safety and engineering standards and are designed to support the operational and welfare needs of personnel serving on board.
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if she will meet with LightAware to discuss digital exclusion for light-sensitive people.
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if she will meet with LightAware to discuss digital exclusion for light-sensitive people.
The Government’s ambition is simple: everyone, whatever their circumstances, should be able to get connected and get online, safely and with confidence. That is why we published the Digital Inclusion Action Plan and, in the year, since, over a million people have been supported to get online, more than 22,000 people have received a free device, and communities across the UK have benefited from the £11.9 million Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund.
But we know some people have barriers to inclusion, including those who have visual impairments. That is why we are clear that essential public services should make their digital services accessible as well as maintain offline pathways like phone and face to face, for those that need them. We also recognise the valuable role that assistive technologies, like screen readers, can play in ensuring people with visual impairments can access essential public sector services online. We are also clear essential private sector digital services should be usable and accessible for all.
We are determined to help more people get connected and get online, safely and with confidence. My officials have offered a meeting with LightAware to discuss their concerns.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Oxfordshire County Council press release, "Council secures injunction to protect communities", of 23 June 2026, whether her Department has had discussions or correspondence with Oxfordshire County Council on the removal of flags from lampposts.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Oxfordshire County Council press release, "Council secures injunction to protect communities", of 23 June 2026, whether her Department has had discussions or correspondence with Oxfordshire County Council on the removal of flags from lampposts.
The Department has not had any discussion or correspondence with Oxfordshire County Council regarding the removal of flags from lampposts.
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what (a) statutory regulations and (b) safety guidance her Department has issued regarding the use of strobe and flashing lighting at live music and sporting venues to mitigate seizure risk for spectators with photosensitive epilepsy.
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what (a) statutory regulations and (b) safety guidance her Department has issued regarding the use of strobe and flashing lighting at live music and sporting venues to mitigate seizure risk for spectators with photosensitive epilepsy.
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport does not issue regulations and guidance on the use of strobe flashing lighting, however event organisers and venue operators have duties under existing health and safety legislation to protect the public from risks associated with it.
Under Section 3 of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and Regulation 3 of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, dutyholders must conduct thorough risk assessments and ensure members of the public are not exposed to health risks.
To support compliance, comprehensive industry guidance is available in The Purple Guide (formerly the Health and Safety Executive’s Event Safety Guide), which outlines best practices for flicker rates, equipment positioning, and necessary audience warnings. Further guidance is available from the NHS, local authorities, and the Epilepsy Society.
It is standard good practice for venues and ticketing platforms to provide advance warning of strobe effects.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she will receive updates in advance of any final report from the taskforce at the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe on investigations into headlamp glare by vehicles.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she will receive updates in advance of any final report from the taskforce at the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe on investigations into headlamp glare by vehicles.
The glare prevention taskforce is currently scheduled to meet twice in advance of the October vehicle lighting expert group meeting. UK officials are actively involved in the work of the group. A draft list of recommendations and progress report were submitted to the April meeting of the vehicle lighting expert group.
These documents can be viewed online at:
https://unece.org/sites/default/files/2026-04/GRE-94-22e.pdf (Draft Recommendations) and
https://unece.org/sites/default/files/2026-04/GRE-94-21e.pdf (Progress report).
The Road Safety Strategy, published in January 2026, establishes a new policy direction for the UK. It sets targets to reduce deaths and serious injuries by 65% by 2035.
The Road Safety Strategy, published in January 2026, establishes a new policy direction for the UK. It sets targets to reduce deaths and serious injuries by 65% by 2035.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps is her department taking to ensure National Highways includes the views of local residents in stakeholder consultations when deciding to remove lights over motorways.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps is her department taking to ensure National Highways includes the views of local residents in stakeholder consultations when deciding to remove lights over motorways.
The Department expects National Highways to carry out appropriate consultation where changes to the strategic road network may impact local communities. Where a proposal to remove lighting would directly affect a local community, National Highways would seek residents’ views through stakeholder consultation.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 15 April 2026 to Question 126073, when the forthcoming guidance from Active Travel England will be published.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 15 April 2026 to Question 126073, when the forthcoming guidance from Active Travel England will be published.
On 25 March, Active Travel England set out the intention to publish guidance during 2026 to help authorities design safer streets for women and girls.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when she expects the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe to publish a timeline for measures to be implemented by car manufacturers to help reduce the occurrence of headlamp glare.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when she expects the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe to publish a timeline for measures to be implemented by car manufacturers to help reduce the occurrence of headlamp glare.
The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) glare prevention taskforce is currently drafting recommendations for submission to the international lighting expert group in October this year. Implementation, including associated timelines, will depend on progress made in future negotiations with the wide range of UNECE countries that have agreed to be bound by these vehicle construction regulations.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to her Department's press release entitled Nationwide plans announced to design safer streets as 9 in 10 women report feeling unsafe walking at night, published 25 March 2026, what assessment she has made of the biggest barriers to the installation...
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to her Department's press release entitled Nationwide plans announced to design safer streets as 9 in 10 women report feeling unsafe walking at night, published 25 March 2026, what assessment she has made of the biggest barriers to the installation...
Barriers to the installation of appropriate lighting include a lack of energy infrastructure, higher scheme cost for upfront work, the impact on nature and wildlife, the long-term revenue budget required for the ongoing maintenance of lighting installation, and the balance between these factors that is part of scheme development. The forthcoming guidance from ATE will include the importance of implementing better-designed lighting.
ATE’s Route Check Tool includes specific metrics relating to lighting coverage, visibility, user safety, and minimising light pollution, helping authorities to plan routes that meet modern safety and design standards.
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the risks to the visibility of the night sky of light pollution from new housing developments.
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the risks to the visibility of the night sky of light pollution from new housing developments.
The National Planning Policy Framework is clear that planning policies and decisions should ensure that new development is appropriate for its location, taking into account the likely effects (including cumulative effects) of pollution on the natural environment, as well as the potential sensitivity of the site or wider area to impacts that could arise from the development. In doing so they should limit the impact of light pollution from artificial light on local amenity, intrinsically dark landscapes and nature conservation.
Between 16 December 2025 and 10 March 2026, we consulted on changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). That consultation, which can be found on gov.uk here, included proposals relating to pollution. We are currently analysing the feedback received and will publish our response in due course.
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the benefits of international dark sky reserves.
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the benefits of international dark sky reserves.
The UK has some of the best, earliest, and largest number of designated Dark Skies Areas in Europe. This includes Exmoor National Park, which was the first designated Dark Sky Reserve in Europe; and Northumberland, which has been awarded the Dark Sky Gold Tier, indicating natural, non-polluted or near-natural night skies. A survey into the designation of the Northumberland International Dark Sky Park, for example, reported a positive impact on the local economy. There have been no recent assessments of the benefits by Defra.
Motion that this House has considered the impact of planning on women's safety in rural areas. Agreed to on question. Sitting adjourned without Question put.
Motion that this House has considered the impact of planning on women's safety in rural areas. Agreed to on question. Sitting adjourned without Question put.
I beg to move,
That this House has considered the impact of planning on women’s safety in rural areas.
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Dowd. I secured this debate because I think the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has made an oversight; I hope it...
I beg to move,
That this House has considered the impact of planning on women’s safety in rural areas.
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Dowd. I secured this debate because I think the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has made an oversight; I hope it...
Will my hon. Friend join me in celebrating the work that Sergeant Roseanna Green does to address the challenges presented when planning overlooks women’s safety? Her Walk and Talk intervention pilot in Somerset allows women who are over 18 to go on a walk with a female police officer to...
Will my hon. Friend join me in celebrating the work that Sergeant Roseanna Green does to address the challenges presented when planning overlooks women’s safety? Her Walk and Talk intervention pilot in Somerset allows women who are over 18 to go on a walk with a female police officer to...