CYCLISTS' SAFETY IN LONDON

Early day motion 2144, tabled 22 October 2009 by Diane Abbott (Labour). Signed by 79 members.

That this House is saddened and alarmed by the tragic deaths of 10 cyclists on London's roads this year; notes that eight of these deaths have involved heavy goods vehicles; further notes Transport for London's decision to shut down the Metropolitan Police Commercial Vehicle Education Unit (CVEU); recognises that the CVEU is the only unit in the country with the power to investigate lorry operators; further notes with concern that 70 per cent. of the lorries checked by CVEU since 2005 were found to be defective in some way; believes the work of the CVEU is desperately needed to improve road safety for cyclists; and calls on the Mayor of London to reinstate the funding for the Commercial Vehicle Education Unit.

Signatures by party: Labour 37, Liberal Democrat 34, DUP 4, Conservative 2, Plaid Cymru 1, Respect 1.