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Proceeding contribution from Alan Milburn (Labour) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 8 December 2009. It occurred during Adjournment debate on Heavy Goods Vehicles (Seat Belts).


Heavy Goods Vehicles (Seat Belts)

On that point, I fully understand and welcome the fact that the various associations are campaigning and giving a profile to the issue, so as to encourage more truck drivers to wear belts when they are fitted. I want to ask the Minister two simple and specific things. First, alongside that campaign, may we have a small, specific campaign run by the Department for Transport, the two associations, the HSE and anybody else who wants to get involved? It should be given a reasonable profile, so that we can see that it is happening. Secondly, may we try to get an arrangement with the Road Haulage Association, and through it the fleet operators that it represents, to ascertain the impact of such a campaign? It would be good to be able to come back at the end of 2010—alas, I will not be here, but no doubt someone in my place will be taking up the cudgel—and ascertain what impact such a campaign has had, and how many additional older lorries that currently do not have seat belts, have been fitted with them.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
502 c54WH 
Session
2009-10
Chamber / Committee
Westminster Hall
Subjects
Large goods vehicles Safety belts
Link
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