DRIVER SAFETY

Early day motion 1374, tabled 22 April 2008 by Alan Keen (Labour). Signed by 73 members.

That this House notes with real concern the increase in the number of attacks on and murders of professional drivers in the private hire car industry; recognises the important and crucial role of professional and private hire drivers in providing a valuable service across the UK; congratulates the GMB union on raising these important issues; and calls on the Government to examine and promote all proposals to reduce the number of attacks on and murders of taxi drivers.

Signatures by party: Labour 51, Liberal Democrat 9, DUP 6, Conservative 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Independent 1, UKIP 1.