ROAD SAFETY WEEK

Early day motion 536, tabled 21 November 2014 by Barry Sheerman (Labour). Signed by 30 members.

That this House welcomes National Road Safety Week, 17 to 23 November 2014; notes the contribution of many public and private sector organisations to the reduction in road casualties over several decades; further notes particularly the decision this week of the Scottish Parliament to lower the drink drive blood alcohol limit; further notes the inquiry by the Transport Safety Commission, UK Transport Safety - who is responsible?; is concerned that the number of road deaths in Great Britain in the 12 months to June 2014 has shown an increase; and calls on the Government to redouble its efforts to improve safety for all road users.

Signatures by party: Labour 11, DUP 4, Liberal Democrat 4, Conservative 3, Independent 2, Plaid Cymru 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Green 1, Respect 1.