Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor John Austin (Labour), on Thursday, 5 December 1996, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 91 members in total.

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ROAD RUNNING AND INTERPRETATION OF GUIDELINES ON EVENTS ON PUBLIC HIGHWAYS

That this House notes the guidelines issued by the Association of Chief Police Officers concerning events on public highways; expreses concern about the way in which these guidelines are being interpreted and their impact upon road running events; notes that at least 10 races organised under the auspices of the British Association of Road Races have been cancelled as a result of the ACPO guidelines; is concerned that increased costs of policing, charges for road closures and insurance as a direct result of the ACPO guidelines threaten many of the more than 300 road races organised by members of the BARR and more than 300 other events organised by other clubs and charities; and calls upon the Home Secretary to liaise with ACPO and the Secretary of State for National Heritage to ensure the continued success of road running as a popular sport.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

313 

Session

1996-97

Subjects

Festivals and special occasions Police Roads

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk