CLOSURE OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLE TESTING STATIONS

Early day motion 2018, tabled 13 October 2009 by Ann Cryer (Labour). Signed by 54 members.

That this House is concerned that the closure of commercial vehicle testing stations under the Department for Transport's policy of privatising 85 per cent. of commercial vehicle annual tests by 2012 could adversely affect road safety, the environment and the viability of small businesses; and calls on the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency to suspend the closure of its testing stations until viable alternative arrangements are in place for all UK operators.

Signatures by party: Labour 38, Liberal Democrat 5, Conservative 4, Independent 3, DUP 2, Plaid Cymru 2.