Motion text
That this House notes that 18 November 2023 was the 30th anniversary of the Hagley M40 minibus disaster, where twelve children and their teacher died; further notes that there is still no legislation to ensure best practice in the use of school minibuses, and a repeat of the tragedy is a distinct possibility; notes the inequality enshrined in current legislation and regulation whereby private schools are required to operate to a higher standard of safety than state schools by being required to have a full public service vehicle operator’s licence, whereas state schools can operate transport services for hire or reward with a permit under Section 19 of the Transport Act 1985, a much lower standard of safety management; notes that the existing legislative framework is confusing for school managers and enforcement officers alike; and calls on the Government to ensure that all schools with minibuses are required to have a full public service vehicle operator’s licence, hence operating to best practice and aiming to ensure that all pupils and staff come home safe.
Signatures (9)
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.
Edwards, Sarah
Labour
Signed on
28 February 2024
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
29 February 2024
Edwards, Jonathan
Independent
Signed on
1 March 2024
Maskell, Rachael
Labour
Signed on
4 March 2024
Hodgson, Mrs Sharon
Labour
Signed on
6 March 2024
Butler, Dawn
Labour
Signed on
6 March 2024
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.