As this motion is using historical data, we may not have the record of the original ordering, in which case signatories are listed alphabetically.
Motion text
That this House notes the Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I., 2013, No. 258) laid in the House on 13 February 2013, which will retain the current number plate test as the main assessment of driver vision; further notes with concern that this measure does not go far enough in ensuring drivers have adequate vision; refers to recent research commissioned by RSA Insurance Group and supported by the Optical Confederation and Brake, which finds that road crashes caused by poor driver vision result in nearly 2,900 casualties and cost the UK an estimated £33 million a year; urges the Government to use the transposition of Directive 2009/113/EC to introduce a requirement for drivers to have a professional assessment of vision when applying for a first licence and at all subsequent renewals to improve road safety; further notes it is estimated this would provide net savings to the UK economy within just one year; and calls for a full debate on the Floor of the House.
Signatures (11)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Leech, Mr John
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
26 February 2013
Sheerman, Mr Barry
Labour
Signed on
26 February 2013
Amess, Mr David
Conservative
Signed on
26 February 2013
Caton, Martin
Labour
Signed on
28 February 2013
Williams, Mr Mark
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
1 March 2013
Hancock, Mr Mike
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
4 March 2013
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.