COUNTRY LANES AND VILLAGES

Early day motion 348, tabled 23 February 1999 by Peter Bradley (Labour). Signed by 166 members.

That this House acknowledges that country lanes are an important feature of the countryside; expresses concern that traffic on rural roads is forecast to grow by more than 50 per cent. over next 25 years; recognises that the car will continue to be the main form of transport despite the Government's welcome investment in rural public transport and promotion of cycling and walking; welcomes its recognition that speeding traffic can create an intimidating environment for local residents, walkers, cyclists and riders; and calls for legislation to lower speed limits on country lanes, the introduction of speed restrictions in all villages and new powers for local authorities to designate 'quiet lanes' where residents, walkers, cyclists and horse-riders have legal priority over motorists.

Signatures by party: Labour 111, Liberal Democrat 24, Conservative 23, Labour/Co-operative 5, Plaid Cymru 2, Unknown 1.