WIDE LOADS ON ROADS

Early day motion 1387, tabled 11 June 2003 by Lindsay Hoyle (Labour). Signed by 27 members.

That this House notes the severe disruption to Britain's motorways caused by wide loads moving at peak time; recognises that the traffic congestion caused by wide loans operating at peak times must cost the UK economy millions of pounds every year; further notes that responsibility for moving wide loads lies with the individual police authorities; and calls for the creation of a special agency charged with the responsibility of moving wide loads on UK roads during off-peak hours and allowing the police to carry out their work of crime prevention.

Signatures by party: Labour 22, Conservative 2, DUP 1, Labour/Co-operative 1, Liberal Democrat 1.