That this House welcomes National Road Safety Week 2018 running from 19 to 25 November 2018 co-ordinated by Brake, the road safety charity; further welcomes the fact that thousands of community groups, schools, emergency services, hospitals, voluntary sector organisations and leading companies will be holding events as part of the week to raise awareness about road safety; notes that cyclists and motorcyclists are amongst the most vulnerable road users and combined made up a quarter of all road deaths in 2017; further notes the importance of 2018's theme Bike Smart; and supports the efforts of Road Safety Week to raise awareness about how everyone, from policy makers to drivers and riders themselves, can protect the safety of cyclists and motorcyclists.

That this House welcomes National Road Safety Week 2018 running from 19 to 25 November 2018 co-ordinated by Brake, the road safety charity; further welcomes the fact that thousands of community groups, schools, emergency services, hospitals, voluntary sector organisations and leading companies will be holding events as part of the...

That this House congratulates the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs on the occasion of its 30th anniversary in 2018; recognises its work in supporting the historic vehicle movement which overall contributes an estimated £4.3 billion to the UK economy; supports the Federation's aim of preserving the right to continue to use historic vehicles on public roads in the UK; and wishes the Federation continued success for the future.

That this House congratulates the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs on the occasion of its 30th anniversary in 2018; recognises its work in supporting the historic vehicle movement which overall contributes an estimated £4.3 billion to the UK economy; supports the Federation's aim of preserving the right to continue...

That this House notes the Government guidance published in 2014 about hospital car parking charges; further notes the Government recommends in this guidance that hospitals make concessions or free parking available for disabled people, frequent outpatient attenders, visitors with relatives who are gravely ill, or carers of such people, visitors to relatives who have an extended stay in hospital, or carers of such people, carers of people in the above groups where appropriate and staff working shifts that mean public transport cannot be used; notes that this guidance has not been followed by NHS hospitals in England; is aware that almost half of all hospitals still charge blue badge holders to park; notes the research carried out by major charities like CLIC Sargent and Headway which shows that patients with life-threatening and long-term illnesses are hit disproportionately by these charges; understands that this group is one of the most vulnerable in society; notes the incredible burden that these charges present; and urges the Government to abolish car parking charges at NHS hospitals in England.

That this House notes the Government guidance published in 2014 about hospital car parking charges; further notes the Government recommends in this guidance that hospitals make concessions or free parking available for disabled people, frequent outpatient attenders, visitors with relatives who are gravely ill, or carers of such people, visitors...

That this House notes the incredible burden that hospital car parking charges present for longer stay inpatients; further notes that in the financial year 2016-17, there were over 1.5million finished discharged episodes with a spell duration of seven days or longer; understands that this does not equate to a count of individual patients, as the same person may have been admitted into an NHS hospital on more than one occasion; notes, in any case, that this suggests a huge number of patients stayed in hospital for a week or longer; is aware that some NHS hospitals in England charge up to £250 a week to park; understands that hundreds of thousands of longer stay patients are affected by hospital car parking charges each year in accessing medical treatment; and urges the Government to scrap hospital car parking charges.

That this House notes the incredible burden that hospital car parking charges present for longer stay inpatients; further notes that in the financial year 2016-17, there were over 1.5million finished discharged episodes with a spell duration of seven days or longer; understands that this does not equate to a count...

That this House notes that hundreds of thousands of inpatients stay in hospital for seven days or longer each year; understands that nobody goes to hospital by choice; appreciates that being a patient or a visitor at a hospital can be a stressful and emotional time; further notes that some hospitals charge up to £250 a week to park; recognises that this puts huge strain on friends and family of patients who would like to visit their ill loved ones; and therefore urges the Government to scrap hospital car parking charges at NHS hospitals in England.

That this House notes that hundreds of thousands of inpatients stay in hospital for seven days or longer each year; understands that nobody goes to hospital by choice; appreciates that being a patient or a visitor at a hospital can be a stressful and emotional time; further notes that some...

That this House is aware of Department of Health and Social Care guidance on NHS patient, visitor and staff car parking principles, published in 2014; notes that the Government suggests that NHS organisations work with patients and staff, local authorities and public transport providers to make sure that users can get to hospital as safely, conveniently and economically as possible; further notes that there is no specific reference made to what constitutes an economical journey to hospital; understands that many patients and staff in areas of England not well-served by public transport have no choice but to drive to hospital and pay the parking charges; notes that 47 per cent of NHS hospitals in England have increased their hourly parking charges since the guidance was introduced; notes that these costs are met by those accessing hospital services or working in our vital public services; and therefore urges the Government to bring an end to hospital car parking charges at NHS hospitals in England.

That this House is aware of Department of Health and Social Care guidance on NHS patient, visitor and staff car parking principles, published in 2014; notes that the Government suggests that NHS organisations work with patients and staff, local authorities and public transport providers to make sure that users can...

That this House notes that five people are killed and 66 are seriously injured on British roads every day; further notes an analysis by Brake, the road safety charity, which shows that one in five trauma hospital patients are involved in road collisions; believes that there can be no acceptable level of road casualties; congratulates Brake, together with sponsors Aviva and BriteAngle, on coordinating Road Safety Week, 20 to 26 November 2016, as a focus of efforts to raise awareness of avoidable road-related deaths and serious injury; further notes that thousands of community groups, schools, emergency services, hospitals, voluntary sector organisations and leading companies will be holding events as part of the week to raise awareness about road safety; and notes that the 2017 campaign calls on everyone to slow down to save lives and prevent serious injury on the roads.

That this House notes that five people are killed and 66 are seriously injured on British roads every day; further notes an analysis by Brake, the road safety charity, which shows that one in five trauma hospital patients are involved in road collisions; believes that there can be no acceptable...

That this House recognises that hospital car parks are used by patients and visitors at a difficult time; notes that parking is a necessity for drivers using the hospital services or visiting a loved one; further notes that extortionate car parking charges are extremely worrisome for patients and visitors at an already distressing time in their lives; and urges the Government to consider ending car parking charges at NHS hospitals in England.

That this House recognises that hospital car parks are used by patients and visitors at a difficult time; notes that parking is a necessity for drivers using the hospital services or visiting a loved one; further notes that extortionate car parking charges are extremely worrisome for patients and visitors at...

That this House notes with concern that Blue Badge applications are regularly refused for people with mental health conditions, including those who suffer from severe agoraphobia and panic attacks, even in cases where this causes severe difficulty in walking; further notes that non-physical disabilities can be profoundly debilitating and traumatic, and that failure to offer appropriate support and assistance can result in people becoming housebound and isolated; believes that people who suffer from restricted mobility should be treated equally in Blue Badge assessments, regardless of the nature of their condition or disability; and calls on the Government to amend the rules and guidance of the Blue Badge Scheme to end the disadvantage suffered by those with non-physical conditions, and to ensure that local authorities fully understand their obligations in respect of those persons.

That this House notes with concern that Blue Badge applications are regularly refused for people with mental health conditions, including those who suffer from severe agoraphobia and panic attacks, even in cases where this causes severe difficulty in walking; further notes that non-physical disabilities can be profoundly debilitating and traumatic,...

That this House notes the increasing trend among airports across the UK to charge at drop off and pick up points close to the terminal even for very short times; further notes a recent report into the range of charges which found that Stansted Airport has raised charges to £3.50 for 10 minutes while Luton Airport charges £7 for 40 minutes; commends those airports such as Belfast City and Liverpool which have retained free initial parking; and calls for a review into the exorbitant charges.

That this House notes the increasing trend among airports across the UK to charge at drop off and pick up points close to the terminal even for very short times; further notes a recent report into the range of charges which found that Stansted Airport has raised charges to £3.50...

That this House welcomes the launch of the Tyred campaign; recognises the outstanding work that Frances Molloy, mother of Michael Molloy, and the parents of Kerry Ogden have done to highlight the dangers of ageing tyres on public service vehicles; notes the tragic deaths of Michael Molloy, Kerry Ogden and Colin Daulby in September 2012 following an avoidable coach crash caused by a defective front tyre; acknowledges the inquest verdict that the cause of the crash was the age of the tyre; further acknowledges the coroner's verdict that tyres deteriorate significantly with age; further recognises that in the interests of passenger safety, tyres exceeding 10 years old should not be used on public service vehicles; accepts that compliance with Government guidelines published in December 2013, that advises operators against the use of tyres exceeding 10 years of age, is not guaranteed without legislation; recognises that a change in the law to ban the use of tyres over the age of 10 years is urgently required; and believes that the Government should take steps to ensure the use of tyres exceeding the age of 10 years on public service vehicles is prohibited under UK law.

That this House welcomes the launch of the Tyred campaign; recognises the outstanding work that Frances Molloy, mother of Michael Molloy, and the parents of Kerry Ogden have done to highlight the dangers of ageing tyres on public service vehicles; notes the tragic deaths of Michael Molloy, Kerry Ogden and...

That this House notes that over 40,000 people die prematurely each year as a result of poor air quality in the UK, and this can be particularly attributed to vehicle emissions, including levels of nitrogen dioxide, and also to other particulates; further notes that the UK has been taken to court four times for failing to address the UK's poor air quality, that it is now time to ensure that there is effective air quality monitoring across all areas of the UK, in particular areas of high levels of air pollution and congestion, as well as near schools; and believes that the Government must respond by establishing clean air zones in all areas of the UK, and facilitate appropriate resourcing to oversee the retrofitting of all buses and coaches, setting out a clear timeline for all vehicles to be replaced by ultra-low emission vehicles, as well as supporting local authorities to manage congestion, creating green lungs in urban spaces and undertaking initiatives like tree planting to mitigate against poor air quality.

That this House notes that over 40,000 people die prematurely each year as a result of poor air quality in the UK, and this can be particularly attributed to vehicle emissions, including levels of nitrogen dioxide, and also to other particulates; further notes that the UK has been taken to...

That this House is aware that 25,160 people were killed or seriously injured in the last year in the UK, a six per cent increase on the previous year, while driving, cycling or walking with negotiating a junction being the most hazardous manoeuvre and two thirds of all collisions and three quarters of all cycling accidents occurring during this exercise; notes that at present there are at least 14 rules in the Highway Code about negotiating a junction with many believing there is a need for consolidation and clarity; and calls on the Government to review the Code to examine whether it would be appropriate to introduce a universal duty to give way when turning on a highway, especially at traffic light junctions.

That this House is aware that 25,160 people were killed or seriously injured in the last year in the UK, a six per cent increase on the previous year, while driving, cycling or walking with negotiating a junction being the most hazardous manoeuvre and two thirds of all collisions and...

That this House welcomes the BePhoneSmart.UK website which encourages drivers to not use their handheld mobile telephone whilst driving; notes that statistics from the 2016 RAC Report on Motoring shows that the levels of telephone use at the wheel has now reached epidemic proportions with one in three now admitting to using their telephones whilst driving; and further notes that whilst increasing penalties may deter this, a proactive campaign like Be Phone Smart raises awareness of the dangers of using a handheld mobile telephone at the wheel and can play a positive role in changing driver behaviour.

That this House welcomes the BePhoneSmart.UK website which encourages drivers to not use their handheld mobile telephone whilst driving; notes that statistics from the 2016 RAC Report on Motoring shows that the levels of telephone use at the wheel has now reached epidemic proportions with one in three now admitting...

That this House notes that there was a road traffic collision near the Battery in Morecambe on Sunday 29 January 2017; further notes that a nine year old boy and a five year old girl were injured in the collision; and congratulates Sheryl and Paul Ainsworth for their fast thinking and heroism for performing CPR and helping one of the drivers on the scene.

That this House notes that there was a road traffic collision near the Battery in Morecambe on Sunday 29 January 2017; further notes that a nine year old boy and a five year old girl were injured in the collision; and congratulates Sheryl and Paul Ainsworth for their fast thinking...

That this House notes that five people are killed and 62 seriously injured on UK roads every day; further notes that there can be no acceptable level of road casualties; notes that the Department of Transport 2016 estimated cost of reported road accidents was £15.3billion, with the estimate for unreported road casualties costing in excess of £35.5billion; congratulates Brake, the road safety charity, together with sponsors Aviva and Specsavers, on coordinating Road Safety Week, 21 to 25 November 2016, as a focus of efforts to raise awareness of avoidable road related deaths and serious injury; notes that thousands of community groups, schools, emergency services, voluntary sector organisations and leading companies will be holding events as part of the week to raise awareness about road safety; and notes that the campaign this year calls on everyone to pledge support for the positive transport choices that lead to safer roads and healthier, more active communities.

That this House notes that five people are killed and 62 seriously injured on UK roads every day; further notes that there can be no acceptable level of road casualties; notes that the Department of Transport 2016 estimated cost of reported road accidents was £15.3billion, with the estimate for unreported...

That this House is aware that guide dog owners and other assistance dog owners are still, even though it is illegal, frequently turned away from places and businesses simply because they have a dog with them, this practice being common place amongst taxi and private hire vehicle providers which often leaves vulnerable users left feeling stranded and alone; pays tribute to the charity Guide Dogs for the Blind who are campaigning to increase maximum fine levels for drivers who refuse and to make disability awareness training a pre-requisite condition upon any driver operating under such a licence; and calls upon the Government to introduce appropriate legislation at the earliest opportunity to legalise this demand.

That this House is aware that guide dog owners and other assistance dog owners are still, even though it is illegal, frequently turned away from places and businesses simply because they have a dog with them, this practice being common place amongst taxi and private hire vehicle providers which often...