COMPULSORY CYCLE HELMETS FOR UNDER 16 YEAR OLDS

Early day motion 1708, tabled 28 October 1998 by Colin Breed (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 29 members.

That this House believes that too many young cyclists die each year because of a lack of protective headwear and that the wearing of bicycle helmets can greatly reduce the odds of a head injury; notes that if cyclists are involved in an accident and are not wearing a helmet they are three times more likely to suffer a head injury than if a helmet had been worn; and to this end supports the compulsory wearing of helmets by under 16 year olds to prevent unnecessary death and injury.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 16, Labour 12, Labour/Co-operative 1.