Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Alan Milburn (Labour), on Tuesday, 23 March 1993, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 102 members in total.

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EUROPEAN COMMISSION AND MOTORCYCLES

That this House expresses its concern that motorcycling in Britain and Europe is under threat because of the European Commission's proposal to impose a 100 Bhp limit on all new motorcycles; notes that there is no evidence linking road safety to the power of motorcycles; notes the proud history of skill, workmanship and craft that the British motorcycle industry has developed to produce among the safest and most admired motorcycles in the world; notes that the European Parliament has twice rejected the 100 Bhp limit and that the British Government's own transport and road research laboratories have found that engine capacity has little or no effect on accident risk; and calls on the Government to oppose the 100 Bhp limit in the Council of Ministers and protect the rights of British motorcyclists and manufacturers to enjoy motorcycling and continue to produce the best machines on the market.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

EUROPEAN COMMISSION AND MOTORCYCLES (1672A1)

The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Max Madden (primary, Labour) and tabled on Wednesday, 24 March 1993. It has been signed by 16 members in total.

at end add 'hopes the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department of Transport, the honourable Member for Lincoln, will reconsider his refusal to meet a delegation led by the honourable Member for Bradford West, to discuss opposition to power limits on new motorcycles and related issues; and believes Transport Ministers should engage in such discussions to obtain objective information about motorcycles and safety.'.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

1672 

1672A1 

Session

1992-93

Subjects

Engines EU action Motorcycles

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk