New Clause 11 — Secondary Locking Devices

Part of Orders of the Day — Road Safety Bill – in the House of Commons at 4:00 pm on 8 March 2005.

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Photo of Eric Martlew Eric Martlew Labour, Carlisle 4:00, 8 March 2005

My right hon. Friend is right. I was pleased to see that the Select Committee did not fall into the trap of saying, "We know it is unsafe, but if we want fitter children, we should allow this practice to continue." What the Committee wants and what I want is for more children to cycle, but to cycle safely.

In conclusion, the Minister must realise that the slaughter of youngsters—I do not use emotive language—must stop. [Interruption.] Jane Griffiths scoffs. I find that quite distasteful. We must stop the slaughter. The Government have it in their power to stop it, and sooner or later they will do so. Obviously, that will not be part of the Bill, but I hope legislation will soon be introduced to do it.