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Proceeding contribution from Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 8 March 2006. It occurred during Debate on bill on Road Safety Bill [Lords].


Road Safety Bill [Lords]

I am simply saying that one of the purposes of the Bill is to address the safe transport of radioactive material. The Minister prosecuted the case, but the vehicle went on its merry journey across the country unleashing radiation doses between 100 and 1,000 times higher than what is normally considered to be a very high dose. He should not need to stand up and say, ““we prosecuted””, because the incident should not have happened in the first place. Will he confirm that the provisions in the Bill on the safe transport of radioactive waste will ensure that such incidents do not occur in future? We support the Government’s promotion of best practice, and I am sure that all hon. Members can provide good examples of it. An organisation called Transportation Planning (international) has built a website focusing on helping motor cyclists to improve their hazard perception, which is a key issue in road safety.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
443 c858-9 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Children Death Casualties Cameras Cycling First aid Driving under influence Large goods vehicles Motor vehicles Mobile phones Registration Schools Safety Roads Road signs and markings Speed limits Road traffic offences Safety belts Summertime Sleep apnoea Driving licences
Legislation
Road Safety Bill (HL) 2005-06
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk