EUROPEAN UNION WORKING TIME DIRECTIVE AND SCOTTISH HAULIERS

Early day motion 71, tabled 17 May 2005 by Michael Weir (Scottish National Party). Signed by 9 members.

That this House, whilst recognising the potential benefits to many workers of the European Time Directive, believes that the regulations under the directive as applied to the road haulage industry are causing considerable difficulty, particularly to the industry in Northern Scotland; and urges the UK Government urgently to reconsider the regulations and allow flexibility to deal with the difficulties faced by the industry.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 6, Conservative 1, DUP 1, Liberal Democrat 1.