COMBATING CASH DELIVERY CRIME

Early day motion 967, tabled 8 November 2005 by Daniel Kawczynski (Conservative). Signed by 133 members.

That this House deplores the number of cash and valuables in transit (CVIT) attacks on security industry staff over the past two years; is concerned about the increased use of violent weapons such as guns and knives in such attacks; notes that in 2004 a member of the public was tragically killed and a number of staff were shot and stabbed; commends the bravery of the crews who deliver the cash; recognises that the provision of cash is an essential service to consumers and business alike; welcomes the joint initiatives pursued by Group 4 Securicor, GMB union, BSIA and police forces in order to prevent attacks and protect employees and the general public; calls on the Government to recognise CVIT attacks as a human rather than purely a business crime and to tackle this problem urgently as part of its wider organised crime agenda.

Signatures by party: Labour 91, Conservative 16, Liberal Democrat 16, DUP 7, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Plaid Cymru 1.