FLIGHT TIME LIMITATIONS FOR PILOTS
Early day motion 1421, tabled 8 February 2011 by Jim Shannon (DUP). Signed by 44 members.
That this House notes that between 15 and 20 per cent. of all fatal air accidents cite pilot fatigue as a contributing factor; takes into account the restrictions which lorry drivers face in travelling time; acknowledges the difficult working conditions that pilots currently face within the UK; and opposes any change within the draft EU legislation being put forward which will result in pilots facing up to a 40 per cent. increase in duty on one day.
Signatures by party: Labour 17, Liberal Democrat 8, DUP 6, Conservative 5, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Plaid Cymru 2, Alliance 1, Green 1, Independent 1.