BAN ON BULL BARS

Early day motion 1696, tabled 14 June 2007 by Paul Flynn (Labour). Signed by 41 members.

That this House warmly welcomes the ban on the manufacture and sale of bull bars from 25th May 2007, punishable by a maximum fine of £20,000 or 12 months' imprisonment; recalls with sorrow the loss of lives and the serious injuries inflicted by bull bars; urges the use of improved non-rigid frontal protection systems; and hopes that manufacturers will never again sacrifice pedestrian safety to the demands of macho fashion.

Signatures by party: Labour 24, Liberal Democrat 9, DUP 3, Conservative 2, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.