ROAD TRANSPORT SAFETY

Early day motion 1736, tabled 14 October 2003 by John McDonnell (Labour). Signed by 51 members.

That this House is concerned that the injuries and fatalities suffered by many professional drivers each year are due to accidents in which fatigue has played a part; believes that the Government should ensure effective enforcement of the working directives so that road transport driver hours do not exceed 48 hours a week; and calls on the Government to implement ILO conventions limiting driving turns to four hours before rest and for the amendment of EU regulation 3820/85 to control working hours as well as driving time.

Signatures by party: Labour 34, Liberal Democrat 11, Labour/Co-operative 4, Plaid Cymru 2.