PEDAL CYCLIST CRASH HELMETS

Early day motion 1114, tabled 1 November 2000 by Edward O'Hara (Labour). Signed by 41 members.

That this House, being convinced of the effectiveness of crash helmets worn by pedal cyclists in averting serious head injuries in road accidents, believes that the wearing of crash helmets by pedal cyclists in road traffic should be if not made compulsory then at least strongly encouraged through publicity by the Government.

Signatures by party: Labour 27, Liberal Democrat 9, Labour/Co-operative 3, Conservative 1, Plaid Cymru 1.