A9 SAFETY AND THE RIGHT HON. MEMBER FOR INVERNESS, NAIRN, BADENOCH AND STRATHSPEY

Early day motion 794, tabled 11 February 2015 by Pete Wishart (Scottish National Party). Signed by 3 members.

That this House welcomes the latest figures from Transport Scotland which show that accidents on the A9 are significantly down and that incidents of speeding have been reduced by 97 per cent; recognises the contribution of the average speed cameras in changing the behaviour of motorists and in improving safety on the A9 by enforcing existing speed limits; believes that the experience of travelling on the A9 has been significantly improved and that those on the road feel safer and more secure; calls on those campaigning to have these cameras taken down to stop, particularly the right hon. Member for Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey, who has led this irresponsible campaign; looks forward to the right hon. Member for Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey accepting and acknowledging these impressive safety figures and apologising to the people of Perthshire and the Highlands for campaigning to put them at risk again; further welcomes the Scottish Government's commitment to dual the whole of the A9 from Perth to Inverness; and further welcomes every measure that cuts accidents and fatalities on this road.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 3.