GUIDE DOGS CAMPAIGNS

Early day motion 336, tabled 5 January 2004 by Rudi Vis (Labour). Signed by 120 members.

That this House welcomes the launch of Safer Streets (2004) by the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association, an initiative with a focus on the removal of dangerous and inconvenient street hazards that undermine the mobility of blind and partially-sighted people; note that 95 per cent. of guide dog owners surveyed by the charity cite overhanging hedges as the principal danger they face, with cars parked on the pavement and A-boards also causing inconvenience and risk of injury; supports the Safer Streets' appeal to local authorities to make greater use of their existing legislative powers under the Highways Act 1980; and acknowledges Guide Dogs' endeavours to further raise awareness amongst honourable Members and the Government of the visually impaired 'street experience' through its Parliamentary Reception scheduled for Tuesday 9th March.

Signatures by party: Labour 70, Liberal Democrat 25, Labour/Co-operative 12, Conservative 5, DUP 2, Plaid Cymru 2, Scottish National Party 2, UUP 2.