That this House notes that, following the introduction of a new motorcycle test on 27 April 2009, Driving Standards Agency figures show that 50,000 fewer people took the motorcycle test in the period to 31 January 2010 than in the same period in 2008; further notes that 45 learners crashed attempting the new test during its first nine weeks, resulting in 12 hospitalisations; further notes that the majority of crashes occurred during the new swerve and stop exercise, which has been combined into one exercise in Module One of the new test; further notes that this is not obligatory under the European directive which prompted the introduction of the new test; further notes that the new test has resulted in a reduction in test centres, requiring longer journeys for inexperienced riders to access test facilities; is concerned that inaction to tackle this lack of test centres and combined swerve and stop exercise could lead to a decline in the overall number of motorcyclists and the motorcycle industry as a whole; congratulates Motorcycle News and the Motorcycle Action Group on their campaign to have these issues addressed; and calls on the Government to consider separating the two elements of the swerve and stop exercise and to investigate how the availability of test centres could be addressed.

That this House notes that, following the introduction of a new motorcycle test on 27 April 2009, Driving Standards Agency figures show that 50,000 fewer people took the motorcycle test in the period to 31 January 2010 than in the same period in 2008; further notes that 45 learners crashed...

That this House notes the success of Smarter Choices initiatives in providing transport advice and information resulting in significant reductions in car trips and increased use of low carbon transport modes including buses, car sharing, cycling and walking; further notes the success of the Department for Transport's pilot projects in Darlington, Peterborough and Worcester; further notes the Committee on Climate Change's call for a phased national rollout of Smarter Choices schemes in its first annual progress report to Government; further notes Smarter Choices is a low-cost way of cutting carbon emissions; and calls on the Government to announce a phased rollout of Smarter Choices programmes across England.

That this House notes the success of Smarter Choices initiatives in providing transport advice and information resulting in significant reductions in car trips and increased use of low carbon transport modes including buses, car sharing, cycling and walking; further notes the success of the Department for Transport's pilot projects in...

That this House calls on the Government to undertake an urgent review of the number of speed cameras operational in the United Kingdom; is distressed to learn that according to research published by Autocar Magazine there are 33 per cent. more cameras positioned on the UK's 50 safest roads than on the 50 most dangerous stretches; notes that offences detected by speed cameras have increased four-fold since 1997, yet the number of fatalities has remained static; and urges the Government to adopt the Conservative Party's policy to position speed cameras in genuine accident black sports and to stop using revenue raised from speed cameras for purposes other than making roads safer.

That this House calls on the Government to undertake an urgent review of the number of speed cameras operational in the United Kingdom; is distressed to learn that according to research published by Autocar Magazine there are 33 per cent. more cameras positioned on the UK's 50 safest roads than...

That this House recognises the impact of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 in reclassifying all roads used as public paths to restricted byways; notes that in order to upgrade a restricted byway to a byway open to all traffic proof has to be provided of 20 years' uninterrupted usage by a wheeled vehicle; further notes that use by horse and cart up to several hundred years ago would automatically confirm the right of passage of modern wheeled vehicles such as motorcycles; recognises the environmental and social impact of this legal loophole; and urges the Government to take action to close it forthwith.

That this House recognises the impact of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 in reclassifying all roads used as public paths to restricted byways; notes that in order to upgrade a restricted byway to a byway open to all traffic proof has to be provided of 20 years'...

That this House is alarmed to learn from statistics that drivers under the age of 21 years are involved in at least 1,000 of the almost 3,500 fatal accidents that occur each year in Britain; commends the research commissioned by the AA Foundation for Road Safety, which called for the Government to instigate an increase in the number of pre-driver training schemes based in schools, the introduction of a separate theoretical test for learner drivers and the establishment of a scheme linking post test driver training to insurance discount for successful participants; believes that the Government should do everything possible to deter and discourage bad driving, particularly amongst the young; and calls on the Government to work closely with all organisations committed to better training and road practice for drivers on the nation's roads.

That this House is alarmed to learn from statistics that drivers under the age of 21 years are involved in at least 1,000 of the almost 3,500 fatal accidents that occur each year in Britain; commends the research commissioned by the AA Foundation for Road Safety, which called for the...

That this House notes with great sadness the number of serious accidents involving children and school buses; is concerned that no statutory safety regulations exist for school transport systems; calls on the Government to take note of demands from parents and school governing bodies to introduce legislation setting a minimum standard of safety provision for school buses; and urges the Secretary of State for Transport to consider such measures as large visible signs and flashing lights attached to school buses, safe routes to school, seat belts for buses and coaches, adult supervision, first aid training for school bus drivers, school transport safety education and advice to children and the halting of all traffic when children are boarding or alighting a school bus, so that unnecessary traffic accidents are prevented in future.

That this House notes with great sadness the number of serious accidents involving children and school buses; is concerned that no statutory safety regulations exist for school transport systems; calls on the Government to take note of demands from parents and school governing bodies to introduce legislation setting a minimum...